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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

IN THE NAME OF ISLAM? Now, school seizes student's CROSS on necklace

IN THE NAME OF ISLAM? Now, school seizes student's CROSS on necklace
A secondary school student studying in Shah Alam had his cross-shaped necklace confiscated by his discipline teacher last week.
The student, a pupil at the SMK Taman Sri Muda (Section 25, Shah Alam), was told that he had apparently violated the school’s rules.
His father, Jolis Bied, was told by his 17-year-old son of the matter last Wednesday.
Jolis, who works as a taxi driver, subsequently lodged a police report last Thursday (June 18) at the Sri Muda, Shah Alam police station.
The 50-year-old said his son had worn the necklace for two years and the necklace was used for religious purposes.
Contacted by Malaysiakini, Jolis confirmed that he had lodged the police report but has since withdrawn it.
“Yes, I had lodged the report. But I met the school’s principal last Friday and she has apologised to me.
“I then withdrew it the same day. The problem has been solved,” he said.
Apart from the school’s principal, five other Education Ministry officials from Shah Alam were also in attendance.
Jolis also confirmed that his son’s necklace has been returned.
“Yes, it has been returned and my son has worn it again,” he said.
'Silver and gold not allowed'
Asked why the school’s discipline teacher had confiscated the necklace, the teacher had said that she had merely followed the rules.
“I said I know that the school rules state that students cannot wear silver and gold.
“But my son’s necklace is made from a piece of string (the same type used for shoelaces) while the cross, made of wood,” he said.
The matter may have been solved but the wearing of religious symbols remains in a gray area.
Back in December last year, it was reported that students in a public school in Keningau, Sabah were prohibited from wearing the crucifix.
Non-Muslim students were required to obtain permission from the school’s disciplinary board should they wish to wear a cross or crucifix to school. - M'kini

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