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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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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. Continue Reading »

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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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