Judgment hailed as ‘courageous’ and ‘fantastic’

After working in crisis areas around the globe as a humanitarian aid worker with UNHCR for 16 years, Sumithra Vee has decided to of Womens Aid Organisation. AZMAN GHANI / The Star

PETALING JAYA: Civil society and social activists dubbed the Federal Court’s landmark decision “a huge victory” for Malaysians.

“It affirms that both parents have equal right to decide on their child’s religion,” said Women’s Aid Organisation executive director Sumitra Visvanathan (pic).