I remember reading in my history books about the freedom of religion being put in the Malayan Constituion, and that my freedom to choose any religion is a freedom and right protected by the constitution of this land.
Recent events have put a question in my mind. What is the question?
How come my muslim brothers and sisters cannot choose their religion? Why is it that when their forefathers made a decision to become a muslim, they cannot make a choice otherwise (according to the freedom guaranteed in OUR constitution?)
I have observed this freedom being extended to people in Turkey & Indonesia, so why not us? It is worrying to see how over-zealous the religious enforcement officers are carrying out punitive actions and having the government stand-by and watch like a eunuch. Powerless by their own past actions. I am supremely concerned that my fellow brothers and sister in Malaysia is losing a fundamental right and having the bullies descend upon them, their children, grandchildren and the generations beyond! Why the grave concern.... because, the way things are heading, we are going the way of some arabic nations where wife beating is legal.
And honor killing is acceptable!?!
Yes, I am concerned as a Malaysian.... as more than 65% of my fellow Malaysian brothers and sisters are impacted with this double constitution that has major implication as the road we travel seems to lead us to a place we cannot and must not go.
The responsibility is on the government, we are a civil nation with a national religion of Islam, but civil law is the common law of the land. Please defend the right of ALL Malaysians as guaranteed in our constitution!
Hidup Malaysia!
Merdeka!
Merdeka!
Merdeka!
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