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AGC's inaction will embolden Zamri, Firdaus

AGC's inaction will embolden Zamri, Firdaus

Malaysiakini5 days ago
The Attorney-General's Chambers' decision not to prosecute preachers Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong would only embolden the duo to continue their insults against non-Islamic faiths, said the Global Human Rights Federation.
'This is not only a blatant discrimination but also a direct violation of Article 11 of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of religion for all Malaysians.
'This is a clear...
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