Some 150 people comprising both Islamic NGOs and Christian groups had gathered outside the Palace of Justice this morning in Putrajaya as the Court of Appeal begins hearing the ‘Allah’ case.
Catholic Archbishop Murphy Pakiam has applied to the appellate court to strike out the government's appeal over the use of the word ‘Allah’ in the Bahasa Malaysia version of the bibles.
Among the NGOs present were right-wing group Perkasa and the Muslim Organisations in Defence of Islam (Pembela).
Also seen in the opposing crowds were former PAS deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa and Perkasa vice-president Zulkifli Nordin and Herald weekly editor Father Lawrence Andrew.
They had gathered there as early as 8am in front of the court complex while awaiting for the court proceedings to kick off.
There are limited seats in the public gallery in court with several media personnel being barred by police personnel.
Archbishop Murphy is applying for the appellate court to set aside the government’s appeal against the High Court decision in 2009 which allowed the use of ‘Allah’ the Malay bibles.
A three-member panel led by Court of Appeal judge Abu Samah Nordin is hearing the application. The other judges are Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahim and Rohana Yusof.
If the archbishop fails in his application today, the appeal by the Home Ministry and the government will be heard on Sept 10.
Catholic Archbishop Murphy Pakiam has applied to the appellate court to strike out the government's appeal over the use of the word ‘Allah’ in the Bahasa Malaysia version of the bibles.
Among the NGOs present were right-wing group Perkasa and the Muslim Organisations in Defence of Islam (Pembela).Also seen in the opposing crowds were former PAS deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa and Perkasa vice-president Zulkifli Nordin and Herald weekly editor Father Lawrence Andrew.
They had gathered there as early as 8am in front of the court complex while awaiting for the court proceedings to kick off.
There are limited seats in the public gallery in court with several media personnel being barred by police personnel.
Archbishop Murphy is applying for the appellate court to set aside the government’s appeal against the High Court decision in 2009 which allowed the use of ‘Allah’ the Malay bibles.A three-member panel led by Court of Appeal judge Abu Samah Nordin is hearing the application. The other judges are Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahim and Rohana Yusof.
If the archbishop fails in his application today, the appeal by the Home Ministry and the government will be heard on Sept 10.
The court was called into session at 9.40am.
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