Speak up, Kedah turning into "pure Islamic" state

Tsu Koon dares Guan Eng: Speak up, Kedah turning into "pure Islamic" state

 
 

KUALA LUMPUR- Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon today challenged DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng to voice out his stand on the issue of the amendment to the 'Mufti and Fatwa (Kedah) Bill 2012'.

Koh said Guan Eng, who is also Penang Chief Minister, must state his stand whether to support or oppose the amendment as it would give an impact to the non-Muslim people in the state.

"We challenge Lim Guan Eng to voice out his stand on Kedah issue because all the time DAP always criticized on democracy, emphasizing on the need for the judiciary and now the process is going on in Kedah.

"Even non-Muslims are worried and concerned that Kedah is going towards a pure Islamic state but yet not a voice from the DAP on this issue...So, Lim Guan Eng what say you," said Koh during a press conference at the Gerakan Office, here.

Also present were Gerakan Deputy president Datuk Chang Ko Youn and Wanita Gerakan chief Datuk Tan Lian Hoe.

On April 17, the Kedah State Assembly had approved the provisions in the 'Mufti and Fatwa (Kedah) Bill 2012' to replace the 'Mufti and Fatwa (Kedah Darul Aman) Enactment 2008 (Enactment 10)'.

The new law is doubted as it doesn't show the democracy in Pakatan Rakyat since it prevents the Fatwa made by Mufti or Fatwa committee, whether enacted or not, to be challenged, appealed, reviewed or questioned in any civil or syariah court.

Meanwhile, Koh said he would hand over Gerakan's list of candidates for the coming 13th general election to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on April 30.