Malaysia considers switch to Islamic law

1 September 2007

from The Daily Telegraph

Prince Andrew looks on during a parade at the historic Merdeka Square in downtown Kuala Lumpur

Prince Andrew looks on during a parade at the historic Merdeka Square in downtown Kuala Lumpur
Hardline Islamic law could be introduced across Malaysia under reforms proposed by the country’s chief justice.

As the nation in south-east Asia celebrated 50 years of independence from Britain yesterday, its government was preparing to discuss a plan that would revolutionise the legal system put in place by its former colonial administrators. Read the rest of this entry »