IT was to be expected that the cabinet decision on unilateral conversion of minors to Islam by a Muslim-convert parent would be opposed. Indeed, less than a week after the cabinet decision, the coalition of Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs) known as Pembela criticised the decision. Abim logo Pembela comprises more than 50 Muslim NGOs, and […]
Pewaris
GMI, Pewaris to debate on ISA
By Gan Pei LingKUALA LUMPUR, 4 May 2009: The Abolish ISA Movement or Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA (GMI) has challenged Majlis Permuafakatan Ummah (Pewaris) to a debate on the Internal Security Act (ISA). E NaliniGMI secretary E Nalini said GMI organised the debate, titled Debat ISA: Halal atau Haram, to challenge Pewaris’s view that the ISA is needed to […]
Pewaris wants PAS’s help
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Dec 2008: About 300 members of a non-governmental organisation, Majlis Permuafakatan Ummah (Pewaris), gathered in front of the Bandar Baru Bangi Stadium last night to seek PAS’s help to stop the pig farming project in Masjid Tanah, Malacca. A minor commotion broke out when the Pewaris members were initially prevented from entering […]
