2025 MarsdenLR 6761
Menteri Dalam Negeri & Ors – Appellant
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Titular Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur – Respondent
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Case Summary
Administrative Law — Judicial review — Discretionary powers of Minister — Usage of words ‘Allah’, ‘Kaabah’, ‘Solat’ and ‘Baitullah’ in Malay version of Christian publication — Condition in permit imposed by Minister prohibiting usage — Factors considered by Minister in arriving to decision — Whether factors rational — Whether decision valid and in accordance with law — Whether Minister acted within ministerial function and powers — Whether prohibition of usage in interest of public safety and public order — Whether decision legal and reasonable — Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 ss 6, 12 & 26 — Federal Constitution arts 3, 10, 11(4) & 12 — Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967 ss 93 & 95
Constitutional Law — Religion — Muslim religion — Usage of words ‘Allah’, ‘Kaabah’, ‘Solat’ and ‘Baitullah’ in Malay version of Christian publication — Whether usage would create confusion — Whether would disrupt harmony amongst citizens — Whether ‘Allah’ an integral part of Christianity
The present appeal concerned the decision of the High Court in allowing the respondent’s application for an order of certi
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