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Chang to defend PKR vice-president post at party polls


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Chang, who is also the science, technology, and innovation minister, said the Pakatan Harapan component party needs leaders who are not just riding on success but have proven their commitment to the party's struggles. "I myself have experienced the...

The article from Malaysiakini discusses the ongoing debate over the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims in Malaysia. It highlights the recent decision by the Court of Appeal to uphold a ban on the use of "Allah" in Christian publications, reversing a 2009 High Court ruling that had allowed the word's use. This decision has reignited discussions on religious freedom, rights of minorities, and the interpretation of Islamic law in Malaysia. The article mentions that the government's stance is to protect the sanctity of Islam, while critics argue that this restriction infringes on the constitutional rights of non-Muslims, particularly Christians in Sabah and Sarawak where the term has been used for centuries. The case has broader implications for interfaith relations and the balance between state control and individual religious freedoms in Malaysia.

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