MUSLIM LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
DATE: NOV 9TH 2013
This press release is issued pursuant to comments made by few parties in particular that of the Malaysian Bar and YB Karpal Singh in relation to our earlier press release dated Nov 2nd 2013.
With due respect to Mr Christopher Leong the President of the Malaysian Bar, in relation to his press release on Nov 4th 2013, it is with regret I find that he got completely wrong as the the caution which was given by the Muslim Lawyers Association in our earlier press release.
There is nothing for anyone to fear for any party rendering their legal arguments in court. That is not the issue. The issue is on what legal basis can the Malaysian Bar declare partisan stand on an issue relating to the religious word 'Allah' without taking heed at the majority members of the Malaysian Bar.
If indeed the Malaysian Bar feels that the body is a secular body, then a secular body should not interfere in any religious matters.
On the same premise, I also find that YB Karpal Singh has also digress from the point raised in the Muslim Lawyers Association statement. Further, there is no need for a person of YB Karpal Singh standing to make such unwarranted remarks as quoted in the media.
Dato' Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar
President
Muslim Lawyers Association
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