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No Bak Kut Teh yet for Tan aka Siti?

December 4th, 2008
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I guess ex-Siti Fatimah, Tan Ean Huang thought it will be all OK once the courts ruled that she can convert out of Islam and go back to her original religion. Unfortunately, the religious department challenged the decision. The appeal case will be heard in January next year.

Hmm…so if she enjoys a nice Bak Kut Teh meal, will she be arrested? What a difficult life we live…

Anyway, I guess Tan may be considering taking one of Air Asia’s offers and go off the radar for a while. Bala can do it, so can Tan. :-)

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Malay woman buried as Buddhist

June 17th, 2008
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In a rare case, a lady who died at the age of 78, Selimah Mat, was buried as a Buddhist after the Perlis Syariah court ruled (based on Perlis Religious Affairs Dept) that the lady is not a Muslim at time of death. She was taken to Thailand at the age of 16, and came back 8 years later with a son. She admitted to marrying a Buddhist and living as one.  Her sister said that Selimah did not want to return to Islam.

The issue ran for 4 days, after the son applied to bury Selimah according to Buddhist rites.  Selimah was also seen actively participating in the local Wat.

I guess this is one of those lucky ones!

Both Star and NST carried the news.

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ABIM calls for standard apostasy ruling

May 14th, 2008
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The case involving Tan Ean Huang was actually clear cut, but it dragged for months. The lady did everything opposite to Islam, her husband who is muslim did not help her out and actually disappeared. She converted out of need to get marriage, not for love of religion. Yet, she had to attend counseling, of which she only attended once. I guess they couldn’t get to her. She was steadfast and managed to escape from the religion. It would have been a mockery if the court decided otherwise. » Read more: ABIM calls for standard apostasy ruling

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What MPs say on apostasy

May 9th, 2008
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As MPs offered their views on apostasy, Zahid provides some details. He mentions that on Negeri Sembilan has law outlawing apostasy. So, if you want to convert out, best hope is Penang.

Secondly, Ms Tan was given counselling and was asked to consider her decision, but she prevailed.

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Convert allowed to renounce Islam

May 8th, 2008
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I have to make a guess here. If the court insisted that the poor lady is to be detained at the rehabilitation center to be brainwashed, it will provoke more anger against those who supported the ruling. Imagine a person who did things contrary to the religion being given consultation to mend her ways and see the true path. It would have been a great comedy indeed! Luckily, the court chose not to make a drama out of the religion. » Read more: Convert allowed to renounce Islam

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