Non-Muslims hail decision


  • Nation
  • Friday, 31 Mar 2017

PETALING JAYA: Non-Muslim religious groups in the country are now at ease, following the Federal Government’s decision not to table the Private Member’s Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act .

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) said the decision announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak put to rest their fears over the last few months.

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