Consultative Council lauds Cabinet decision
The Cabinet decision putting an end to the conversion of children has been lauded by the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism "The cabinet's decision is most welcomed but it is a long way to go." said the body's president Datuk A. Vaithilingam who appealed to Perak Syariah Court and Religious Department to accept the Cabinet decision positively and withdraw its decision and conversion of M Indira Gandhi's three children.
"We are still unsure if the decision is for immediate practice and whether it is valid for Indira's children, but we hope the Perak Syariah Court and Religious department will abide by it as it is a more amicable decision. " Vaithilingam told theSun in a telephone interview today.
"We are very thankful to PM and DPM who had shown their concern on this matter and responded well," Vaithilingam said. "Special thanks to Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon for his tireless effort in this matter. He contacted me everyday on this matter to update me the progress," he said.
"It is a good start for him as the minister in charge for national unity. At least it gives us hope that we are not let down," said Vaithilingam, adding that he and Indira hopes to meet the committee to further discuss and solve the matter.
"I am open to discussion with the AG and the Islamic groups so that we can have a dialogue on how better and concrete solutions can be achieved in overcoming such problems."
Vaithilingam also said the council's decision to appeal to rulers will be withheld temporarily because the Cabinet has given a positive response,adding that it will approach the rulers if and when it is necessary - Agencies.
"We are still unsure if the decision is for immediate practice and whether it is valid for Indira's children, but we hope the Perak Syariah Court and Religious department will abide by it as it is a more amicable decision. " Vaithilingam told theSun in a telephone interview today.
"We are very thankful to PM and DPM who had shown their concern on this matter and responded well," Vaithilingam said. "Special thanks to Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon for his tireless effort in this matter. He contacted me everyday on this matter to update me the progress," he said.
"It is a good start for him as the minister in charge for national unity. At least it gives us hope that we are not let down," said Vaithilingam, adding that he and Indira hopes to meet the committee to further discuss and solve the matter.
"I am open to discussion with the AG and the Islamic groups so that we can have a dialogue on how better and concrete solutions can be achieved in overcoming such problems."
Vaithilingam also said the council's decision to appeal to rulers will be withheld temporarily because the Cabinet has given a positive response,adding that it will approach the rulers if and when it is necessary - Agencies.
