Muslim Lawyers Association of Malaysia (PPMM) today expressed shock over claims made by a Hindu task force that some 7,000 people, mostly Hindus, were in a dilemma after being listed as Muslim. Its president Datuk Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar said if such allegations were true, PPMM is willing to offer legal assistance to those who were forced to convert to Islam or their conversion was not in line with the requirements of the Islamic law. "In upholding our religious duties, PPMM is ready to examine each case if referred to and ensuring that the concept of freedom of religion, as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, is guaranteed," he said. Zainul was referring to The Malaysian Insider report today where the Hindu Conversion Action Team, a task force comprising eight Hindu organisations had revealed the shocking number. Malaysia Hindu Sangam president Datuk R. S. Mohan Shan was quoted as saying that the problem was widespread throughout Peninsular Malaysia and involved mostly practising Hindus from the lower income group who were documented as Muslims. He said the 7,000 cases were a mix of those registered as Muslims by a convert parent generations ago, while some found themselves erroneously registered by the Home Ministry. – February 23, 2016. MORE TO COME]]>
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