KUALA LUMPUR: Atheism should not be allowed in Malaysia for any citizen as it contradicts both the Federal Constitution and the Rukunegara, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (pix). “Atheism contradicts the first principle of the Rukunegara, which is a belief in God. “We need to understand, that in the Malaysian context, our Federal Constitution states that freedom of religion is not freedom from religion. “As for the non-Muslims, it (atheism) also goes against the laws of public order and morality. “For instance, anyone who tries to spread ideologies and doctrines that promote atheism and similar beliefs, which tarnish the sanctity of other religions, can be charged under the Sedition Act,” he said.

Source: The Star November 23, 2017 04:52 UTC