HOW is our media measuring up to its role? If some newspapers’ treatment of what constitutes news is anything to go by, it is clear that some among the Malaysian media are not only unprofessional. They are also causing harm to vulnerable groups. Without a doubt, there is evidence that some media are targeting the […]
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Perils of questioning Islam
By Shanon Shah“If Muslims themselves do not respect the decision by the syariah court and offer contradicting views on the matter, how do we make non-Muslims respect our laws[?]” SELANGOR mufti Datuk Mohd Tamyes Abdul Wahid, on why Muslims shouldn’t question the caning of Muslim women. (Source: Don’t question syariah caning sentence on women, New Straits Times, […]
Fatwa on tomboys is regressive
By Sisters in IslamFatwa protestors outside KLCC (photos by Lainie Yeoh) DOES Malaysia have serious morality and social problems? Definitely. To name a few: corruption, money politics, draconian laws like the Internal Security Act (ISA), abuse of power, violation of citizen’s rights, environmental problems, failure to reduce the high crime rate, rampant snatch theft, domestic violence, and failure […]
Yes, Minister. Let’s meet
By Honey TanPERSATUAN Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (Empower) is very much disturbed by the ruling made by the National Fatwa Council (the Council) on 23 Oct 2008 which opined that females who dress and behave like males is forbidden in Islam. Protestor outside Suria KLCC (Pic by Lainie Yeoh)On 7 Nov 2008, two groups protested against the fatwa. […]
Fatwa on pengkid should not be questioned: Nik Aziz
KOTA BARU, 17 Nov 2008: PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said today no one should question the decision of the National Fatwa Council’s decree outlawing “pengkid” (tomboyism). The Kelantan Menteri Besar said non-governmental organisations (NGOs) had no right to question Islamic matters. “Who are we to go against Allah’s commands, are […]
Fatwa boleh dicabar
Oleh Shanon ShahAhli-ahli Katagender memprotes fatwa anti-pengkid pada 7 Nov 2008 (Gambar oleh Lainie Yeoh) JANGAN cabar fatwa. Itulah arahan yang dikeluarkan oleh Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, tanggal 10 Nov 2008. Menurut laporan Utusan Malaysia, arahan tersebut dikhususkan kepada pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) bukan Islam, Katagender dan Food-not-Bombs, yang berdemonstrasi […]
Fatwa on tomboys violates constitution
KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Nov 2008: A collective promoting women’s political participation says the fatwa on tomboyism and the proposed ruling on yoga contravene the constitution and Malaysia’s international commitments. The Women’s Candidacy Initiative (WCI) said the fatwa on tomboys contravenes Article 8 of the Federal Constitution, which prohibits gender discrimination. The WCI added that any […]
Don’t challenge fatwa council’s credibility
PUTRAJAYA, 10 Nov 2008: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today told non-Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs) not to challenge the National Fatwa Council’s credibility. He said it was unfair to challenge or dispute a fatwa issued by the council purely on logic because it could create confusion among the […]
