Bill on minors’ conversion to Islam withdrawn – Muhyiddin

(NST) – The cabinet has decided to withdraw the proposal to allow the conversion of minors to Islam by just getting one parent’s approval, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

In a statement today, Muhyiddin said the cabinet has made the decision to withdraw the  proposed Administration of the Religion of Islam (Federal Territories) Bill 2013,  to ensure that any religious decision made is fair to all.

“We also want to give time to the government and all parties to review the bill holistically and will only re-table the bill once we achieve a consensus,” he said.

The proposed amendment to Section 107(b) of the Administration of Religion of Islam (Federal Territories) Bill 2013 had been tabled for its first reading at the Dewan Rakyat. 

If it goes through, it will allow the conversion of minors to Islam by just getting one parent’s approval.