Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email ALOR STAR: Gerakan feels that it is high time provisions in existing laws and regu-lations were reviewed to rationalise roles of civil and syariah courts to avoid socio-political problem.
Its acting president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said ambiguities in the laws could lead to unnecessary religious conflict if left un-checked.
“Although the percentage of people affected (in inter-religious marriages and religious conversions) is not that high, the impact is far-reaching.”
He said when the cases were sensationalised, it could lead to fear, confusion and misunderstanding.
“We need to avoid this to maintain inter-religious harmony. Confusion and anxiety can lead to conflict,” he said after opening the Gerakan delegates conference here yesterday.
Gerakan’s legal bureau had set up a task force to look into the ambiguities, he said, adding the call by three federal judges to review ambiguous laws should be heeded.
“We are not calling for amendments to the constitution. We are calling for the review of the existing provisions, regulations and guidelines,” he said, adding Barisan Nasional could call a forum to discuss the matter in the spirit of consultation.
“Perhaps we can also include NGOs (non-government organisations). But we would prefer to discuss in the Barisan first.”
