Jill Ireland bt Lawrence Bill vs Menteri Bagi Kementerian Dalam Negeri Malaysia & Anor

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2025 MarsdenLR 6571

Jill Ireland bt Lawrence Bill – Appellant
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Menteri Bagi Kementerian Dalam Negeri Malaysia & Anor – Respondent

Table of Content
1. impugned directive and confiscation background (Para 1 , 4 , 7 , 9 , 13)
2. arguments on cabinet decision and public order (Para 2 , 3 , 10 , 12 , 14)
3. judicial review and court's decision (Para 5 , 6 , 26 , 28)
4. impugned directive's validity and enforceability (Para 54 , 56 , 126 , 134)
5. judicial review principles and framework (Para 60 , 104 , 114)
6. conclusion and order by the court (Para 206 , 207)

Nor Bee Ariffin J:

GROUNDS OF JUDGMENT Introduction

[1]A directive was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 5.12.1986 (the impugned Directive) to all Christian publications regarding “Penggunaan Istillah/ Perkataan Yang digunakan Dalam Penerbitan Agama Kristian Berbahasa Malaysia”. The impugned Directive stated that 12 words “Al-Kitab”, “Firman”, “Rasul”, “Syariat”, “Iman”, “Ibadah”, “Injil”, “Wahyu”, “Nabi”, “Syukur”, “Zikir” and “Doa” are permitted to be used and “Sekiranya penerbitan tersebut berbentuk buku atau risalah yang hendak disebarkan atau dijual perkataan “UNTUK AGAMA KRISTIAN”, disyaratkan ditulis di kulit luar (muka depan) buku atau risalah tersebut.” 4 words namely “Allah”, “Kaabah”, “Baitullah” and “Solat” are prohibited.

[2]The respondent cla

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2025 MarsdenLR 6571

Jill Ireland bt Lawrence Bill – AppellantVersusMenteri Bagi Kementerian Dalam Negeri Malaysia & Anor – Respondent

Nor Bee Ariffin J:

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Jill Ireland bt Lawrence Bill – Appellant
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Menteri Bagi Kementerian Dalam Negeri Malaysia & Anor – Respondent