Meeting with Selangor sultan not on 'Allah' appeal withdrawal, says Anwar
The prime minister says his meeting with the sultan involved discussion on amendments to the home ministry policies and regulations.
Hamzah questions Anwar's claim that Malay rulers were consulted on 'Allah' appeal
The opposition leader refers to a call by the Sultan of Selangor to the prime minister to first refer the matter to an Islamic council that advises Malay rulers.
Rulers' decision on 'Allah' issue to be adopted as final policy, says Anwar
The prime minister says he has reaffirmed the government's stance to ratify and adopt the existing policy that the word 'Allah' can only be used by Muslims in the peninsula and with restrictions for non-Muslims in Sabah and Sarawak.
Selangor sultan tells Anwar to bring 'Allah' issue to national Islamic council
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah says this is because the council is tasked with the role of advising the Malay rulers on the administration of Islam at the federal level.
Agong tells govt to harmonise situation over 'Allah' issue
The king expresses concern that the situation will affect national unity and the well-being of the country if not immediately resolved.
Dropping appeal in 'Allah' case may give govt pull in Sabah and Sarawak, says lawyer
Rafique Rashid speaks of 'give and take' between Putrajaya and the two states.
'Allah' issue should be discussed behind closed doors, PM says
Anwar Ibrahim says this is to avoid confusion and issues with other religions.
Tread carefully, Johor sultan tells Putrajaya on 'Allah' issue
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar says the issue is closely related to others within the boundaries of Islam and the sentiments of Muslims.
'Allah' ban remains, Anwar insists
Grilled by MPs today, the prime minister says the appeal is in conflict with the stand of the Malay rulers on the use of the term by non-Muslims.
PM to explain 'Allah' appeal withdrawal in Dewan Rakyat
The matter will be raised by Bagan Serai MP Idris Ahmad during the Minister's Question Time today.
Consulting religious councils in 'Allah' case
It is understandable for Mais and MAIWP to be disappointed if they were not consulted on the decision to withdraw the appeal.
PM negligent in claiming 'Allah' ruling only for Sarawak, says Hamzah
The opposition leader also reminds Anwar Ibrahim of his role in a federal committee tasked with deciding words that are off-limits for non-Muslim publications.
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