Stand up for what is fair and right


M.Indira Gandhi (left) posing with clerk S.Deepa. - Filepic

THE move by the Perlis state legislative assembly in allowing one parent to convert a child to Islam is totally at odds with what the Federal Government is finally doing.

It has disrupted the legal process of the Federal Government, and like it or not, this tiny state has set off a dangerous precedent.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Opinion , wong chun wai on the beat

Next In Columnists

The challenges awaiting new NSC boss Arrifin that go beyond medals
Bone and Boner Weaknesses
Arrogance of the ‘oxygen’ exporter
When scandal meets political survival
F1 fever must not cloud judgement
Malaysia's immigration problem: A question of law, responsibility and humanity
The Houthi impact
Every child needs to learn to swim
Open hostility over CM post
Common courtesy for the win

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read