Freedom of religion: Refer to syariah principles, PAS MP tells Suhakam

PARLIAMENT | A PAS MP debating the Suhakam annual report on issues surrounding the right to freedom of religion said the human rights commission should base its considerations on principles of Islamic law and constraints under the Federal Constitution.

Ahmad Yahaya (PN-Pokok Sena) said Islam and the Federal Constitution uphold a person's right to freedom of religion, but the freedom is not absolute, as per Article 11(4) which prohibits proselytising Muslims in Malaysia.

"I hope Suhakam becomes a body that...