‘They result in hypocrisy and a negative perception of the religion.’ KUALA LUMPUR: Prominent Turkish-born writer Mustafa Akyol has challenged Muslims who advocate punishment for apostasy to prove that their call is supported by the Quran.
Flora Damansara man must be investigated, says lawyer
SN Nair urges police to open probe into man in video for allegedly violating the Penal Code when he told cafe patrons to ‘dress properly’ and respect Muslims. PETALING JAYA: Police must immediately investigate the man in a video, telling patrons at a cafe in Flora Damansara to dress “appropriately” in respect of the majority…
Muslim groups cry foul over ‘seditious’ Christian video, DAP leaders, again
SOME 15 Muslim groups in Penang cried foul today over a three-year-old video and article on Christianity, alleging it was the work of extreme Christian evangelists out to incite people to invade and take over the country.
Beer festival will cause alcohol addiction? Really, asks academic
Academic says Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud should show proof that the beer festival could lead to addiction before making such assertions. PETALING JAYA: An academic has rubbished the notion that the much debated The Better Beer Festival will lead to alcoholic addiction.
How can a beer fest be a security threat?
There are some moments in our daily lives when we ask ourselves, “Do we deserve to be treated this way?” The answer is always, “We deserve the government we elected.” Really?
Tak sokong pesta arak, tapi jangan sekat pandangan
Sebagai seorang warganegara yang mendukung hak bersuara dan hak untuk berbeza pendapat, saya secara peribadi tidak menyokong penganjuran Better Beer Festival 2017 yang dijadualkan di sebuah kawasan hipster kelas menengah di Kuala Lumpur dengan promosi besar-besaran.
G25 questions PAS’ promise Islamic laws won’t affect non-Muslims
G25’s Johan Ariffin says PAS should look at Indonesia, which has a large Muslim population and is very tolerant of other races or religions. PETALING JAYA: A member of the G25 group of prominent Malays today questioned PAS’ assurances that the enforcement of Islamic laws would not affect non-Muslims, following the party’s objection to the…
IGP: Better Beer Festival target for militants
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The Better Beer Festival 2017 scheduled for next month had to be called off as it might be a target for terror militants, the country’s top policeman said today.