Malay groups demand hudud, Malay A-G

Diyana Ibrahim Diyana Ibrahim Updated 4 years ago · Published on 6 Mar 2020 11:00AM · 14 Comments

Conservative Malay groups want the new government led by Muhyiddin Yassin to implement Islamist policies or those that benefit the Malays. – The Malaysian Insight pic Nazir Sufari, March 6, 2020.

HUDUD, a Malay attorney-general and harsher laws for those who insult Islam are among the things nationalist groups want from the new Malay-dominant government.

They also want a return of the goods and services tax (GST) albeit at a lower rate of 2% as they feel that the current sales and services tax (SST) regime favours tax evaders.

They also want more preferences for Malay entrepreneurs as they accuse the previous Pakatan Harapan government of abolishing quotas for them.

These groups frequently accused the former PH administration of being anti-Malay and anti-Islam, charges which the coalition said are unfounded.

They also opposed PH’s policies to sign a global treaty to eliminate racial discrimination and to make Malaysia a party to the International Criminal Court.

“We should accept hudud laws as the punishment for someone who kills someone (else) on the road should be death,” said Muslim Consumers’ Association president Nadzim Johan.

“Nowadays, there is no redress for the victims in these types of cases. We should support good things like this. It shows that Islam is universal.”

Hudud, or the Islamic penal code, promoted by conservative Islamist parties like PAS, prescribes harsh punishments for offences, such as theft, adultery, consuming alcohol and murder.

These punishments, which Muslim scholars have criticised as being medieval, include amputation, stoning, death and crucifixion.

Malay nationalists want harsher laws for those who insult Islam. – EPA pic, March 6, 2020.

PAS, which is a partner in the current government, attempted to implement hudud in Kelantan and Terengganu, but was unsuccessful.

PH collapsed following the exit of component party Bersatu, which joined up with Umno, PAS and a faction of PKR, to form an administration called Perikatan Nasional.

Another group, Pertubuhan Pembela Islam (Pembela), wants the government to appoint a Malay attorney-general who is independent and has wide experience.

Pembela chief Aminuddin Yahaya said the government can foster better national unity by the stricter enforcement of laws against those who insult Malays and Islam.

This is also the time for the government to restructure the National Harmony Consultative Council (JPPM) to make it more inclusive, said Aminuddin.

“Unity must be fostered through a mechanism that deals with insults to Islam,” Aminuddin said.

“We have to take this seriously because Malays don’t insult other religions or other races but other races insult Malays and Islam. So, there must be enforcement.”  

Aminuddin said Malay businessmen are still lagging behind non-Malays and, therefore, need to be protected.

“What is important is that we don’t want any leakage, no cronies and a focus on Malay entrepreneurs.

“The problem is when you give out projects. The gap between Malay and non-Malay entrepreneurs is big so we can’t treat everyone equally.”

Malaysian Chambers of Entrepreneur Development Nazilah Idris urged PN to rehabilitate Malay-related institutions, such as Tabung Haji, Mara and Felda.

“We also want the GST to be revived at a rate of 2% because the GST is more systematic and the government can tax the people to restore the country’ finances. SST allows many to get away without paying tax,” said Nazillah. – March 6, 2020.

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  • A humble request to the muhidin back door govt pls also implement LAW N JUSTICE For Muslims who INSULT THE NON MUSLIMS. Punish the muslim severely who give HATE SPEECH CAUSE CHAOS N DISORDER IN THE COUNTRY. Not only punish the non muslims Punish the muslims EQUALLY WITH JUSTICE SEEN TO BE DONE

    Posted 4 years ago by Lucky Boy · Reply

  • The ZOMBIES are out!!! Head for the hills!! Seriously speaking these buffoons are living in an alternative reality. Best to ignore them. They're just a nuisance.

    Posted 4 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

  • Wawasan 2020.... still worried about the minority!!! I know this is not the majority voices!! God save Malaysia

    Posted 4 years ago by Samymuthu Sinnappan · Reply

  • When hudud is applicable to their wrong doers, lets see they will implement the punishment fully. They comprise a large population of the country and frankly, let's watch whether their own will not protest those laws. I don't believe non Muslims insulting Islam.

    Posted 4 years ago by Concerned Citizen · Reply

  • Apply hudud on Najib and Zahid first, lead by example

    Posted 4 years ago by S L · Reply

  • PN elements were responsible for the mess at TH, Mara and Felda. PH was doing a very good job of rehabilitation but you still stole the government from the elected coalition. Hudud will bury Malaysia once and for all because Borneo will not stomach it.

    Posted 4 years ago by Malaysia New hope · Reply

    • The Sarawak MPs shouldnt follow blindly

      Posted 4 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • Wonder Hulud condones corruption and scandal? I taught thief should be stone to dead?

    Posted 4 years ago by Wei Kuan Tan · Reply

  • We have to take this seriously because Malays dont insult other religions or other races but other races insult Malays and Islam. So, there must be enforcement.

    My foot? Remember the cow head incident? I have no doubt there are many more insults such as those committed by the Muftis of Perlis, Perak and a Pahang in concert with Zakir Naik.

    Posted 4 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • We have to take this seriously because Malays dont insult other religions or other races but other races insult Malays and Islam. So, there must be enforcement.

    My foot? Remember the cow head incident? I have no doubt there are many more insults such as those committed by the Muftis of Perlis, Perak and a Pahang in concert with Zakir Naik.

    Posted 4 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • they don't insult the non muslims??????????????which cave are these clowns FROM??

    Posted 4 years ago by Lipdah Lia · Reply

  • Good good apply hudud to the rm90m liars in PAS first .

    Posted 4 years ago by Kinetica Cho · Reply

  • Aminuddin said Malay businessmen are still lagging behind non-Malays and, therefore, need to be protected.
    Wonder why?

    Posted 4 years ago by Vinod Andy · Reply

  • Abang Jo, the ball is in your court. You will have your first state election soon as chief minster. The outcome will depend on what your stand is on PAS policies and how it will affect your sarawakianfs.

    Posted 4 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply