Ibrahim Ali (Independent-Pasir Mas) has questioned the possible implications of the use of indelible ink by Muslims as it may interfere with their ability to perform the five daily prayers.
“The matter must at least be referred to the National Fatwa Council,” said the MP while debating the parliamentary select committee’s report in the Dewan Rakyat today.
He related his concern that as Muslims need to perform their ablutions prior to performing the five daily prayers, the indelible ink which will permanently mark a Muslim’s finger for at least one day, and may interfere with ablutions as it requires water to make contact with skin on specific areas of the body including the fingers.
Ibrahim (left) expressed worry that the ink therefore will cause Muslims to be unable to perform their ablutions and prayers.
While winding up his tabling of the report, PSC chairperson Maximus Ongkili (BN-Kota Marudu) said that they will engage with Islamic authorities on the matter as well as send samples of the ink to the Chemistry Department for testing.
He also added that the ink was also in use in other Islamic countries and as such the matter may have already been addressed by the Islamic scholars, but stressed that the matter will be look into seriously by the committee.
Meanwhile Abdul Rahman Dahlan (BN-Kota Belud) aired concerns that the PSC’s recommendation to expand overseas voting to more Malaysians may be problematic as it may lead to those who no longer have ties with the country and any understanding of local culture to decide the future of the nation.
“Countries like Singapore, for example, require overseas Singaporeans who wants to vote to at least return to the mother country once annually,” said Abdul Rahman, arguing that similar measures are needed to prove and maintain connections between those who want to vote from overseas Malaysians.
Abdul Rahman (right), however, stressed that he is not against the constitutionally guaranteed right of all Malaysians, including those overseas, to vote, but is mindful of letting those with no understanding and connection to Malaysia to chart its future.
In answer, Ongkili said that they will tell the EC to come up with some suggestions and will look into the matter.
Ibrahim and Abdul Rahman were debating the PSC report which was tabled, debated and endorsed by parliament today, which will see its ten interim recommendations implemented by agencies concerned in the next four months.
“The matter must at least be referred to the National Fatwa Council,” said the MP while debating the parliamentary select committee’s report in the Dewan Rakyat today.
He related his concern that as Muslims need to perform their ablutions prior to performing the five daily prayers, the indelible ink which will permanently mark a Muslim’s finger for at least one day, and may interfere with ablutions as it requires water to make contact with skin on specific areas of the body including the fingers.
Ibrahim (left) expressed worry that the ink therefore will cause Muslims to be unable to perform their ablutions and prayers.While winding up his tabling of the report, PSC chairperson Maximus Ongkili (BN-Kota Marudu) said that they will engage with Islamic authorities on the matter as well as send samples of the ink to the Chemistry Department for testing.
He also added that the ink was also in use in other Islamic countries and as such the matter may have already been addressed by the Islamic scholars, but stressed that the matter will be look into seriously by the committee.
Meanwhile Abdul Rahman Dahlan (BN-Kota Belud) aired concerns that the PSC’s recommendation to expand overseas voting to more Malaysians may be problematic as it may lead to those who no longer have ties with the country and any understanding of local culture to decide the future of the nation.
“Countries like Singapore, for example, require overseas Singaporeans who wants to vote to at least return to the mother country once annually,” said Abdul Rahman, arguing that similar measures are needed to prove and maintain connections between those who want to vote from overseas Malaysians.
Abdul Rahman (right), however, stressed that he is not against the constitutionally guaranteed right of all Malaysians, including those overseas, to vote, but is mindful of letting those with no understanding and connection to Malaysia to chart its future.In answer, Ongkili said that they will tell the EC to come up with some suggestions and will look into the matter.
Ibrahim and Abdul Rahman were debating the PSC report which was tabled, debated and endorsed by parliament today, which will see its ten interim recommendations implemented by agencies concerned in the next four months.
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