Wanita MCA calls for legal updates on conversion issue


PETALING JAYA: Welcoming the court ruling that quashed the unilateral conversion of three children to Islam, Wanita MCA calls for legislative updates to permanently resolve future disputes.

Wanita MCA national chairman Wong You Fong said the most practical and feasible solution is to start from the legislative level by updating two laws – the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act and the Malay version of the Federal Constitution.

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