Non-Muslims should be allowed to debate RUU355, says Amanah MP


PETALING JAYA: A Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) lawmaker has said that non-Muslim lawmakers should be allowed to question amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act (RUU355).  

Speaking at the "Pakatan Harapan live debate on RUU355" on Facebook Monday, Datuk Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa said it was against democracy if non-Muslims were denied an opportunity to comment on the issue.  

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