It appears that the BN ruling government is desperate to appease PAS to avoid straining their relationship before the next general election, said Klang MP Charles Santiago.

The DAP lawmaker, in a statement, said this seems to be the reason behind the sudden withdrawal of a proposed amendment to the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (LRA) which intended to put an end to the unilateral conversion of minors.

“Nor can Umno take chances with the Malay Muslim voters, who form a huge chunk of its vote bank," he said, adding that the "upsetting" withdrawal of the proposed amendment "rips off the rights of the non-Muslim parent"...