The DAP veteran has since retracted his statement and apologised for his mistaken understanding of the matter.

Hamzah Zainudin says the guidelines will be based on existing laws and will be acceptable to those from every group.

Abang Johari Openg says politicians should focus on 'big issues' concerning the public instead of fighting over use of the word.

Interfaith dialogues were the norm during the Prophet's time; why shouldn't the same be done now?

Selangor sultan says 'Allah' is sacred to Muslims although the word 'Tuhan' can be used as a translation for 'God'.

Danald Jute says it is merely a fair and just judgment which took into account the fact that the Christian community in Sabah and Sarawak have been using the word 'Allah' for generations.

The government says it is 'not satisfied' with the High Court ruling.

Judge Nor Bee Ariffin says the 1986 directive by the home ministry barring the use of 'Allah' and three other words is filled with illegality and irrationality.