Conversion issue: 137 Orang Asli to have their day in court


PUTRAJAYA: A group of 137 Orang Asli will have their day in court after their legal challenge concerning their religious status as Muslims, which was previously dismissed, was reinstated on Wednesday (Oct 9).

The parties involved agreed to send the case back to the High Court for a rehearing of the striking-out applications filed by five defendants, including the Federal Government.

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