'Forced conversion of Orang Asli': Govt seeks amicable conclusion

The government will look into the issue of 137 Orang Asli who are seeking to nullify their status as Muslims, claiming that their mass conversion three decades ago was unlawful.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said detailed discussions would be held with the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) director-general Sapiah Mohd Nor and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) on the matter...