Ambiga Sreenevasan has stood up for religious tolerance and was the lawyer for Lina Joy in her apostasy case. Ambiga has argued that Article 121(1A) of the Constitution of Malaysia does not deprive Muslims from equality and freedom of religion. Some Muslim groups accuse her of disputing Syariah law.[4]
Acting in her capacity as President of the Malaysian Bar Council, Ambiga accepted a memorandum on the formation of an inter-faith commission, which also made 14 demands. Ambiga further held a forum on Article 121(1A) concerning syariah law and the rights of Muslims for freedom of religion, despite objections from conservative Muslim groups.[5]
In March 2009, Ambiga became one of the eight recipients of the 2009 Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award.[1][2] In the ceremony, the US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton commented:
| “ | Ambiga Sreenevasan, has a remarkable record of accomplishment in Malaysia. She has pursued judicial reform and good governance, she has stood up for religious tolerance, and she has been a resolute advocate of women’s equality and their full political participation. She is someone who is not only working in her own country, but whose influence is felt beyond the borders of Malaysia. And it is a great honor to recognize her and invite her to the podium. " |
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If only her own country acknowledges her work as the international community does.
How true it is then that saying "no prophet is accepted in his hometown. Just to be sure, I am not saying Ambiga is prophet.
hope she become our PM one day....
I would rather say that anyone who is against BN and anyone who upholds the Federal Constitution and Federal Law above our current apartheid system and Shariah law is considered an enemy of the state by the govt. Enough said. Kudos to Bersih btw.
Dali,
U unable to find "daring" photos of her???
I'm going this Saturday. PM me if u interested.
A salute to Datuk AS for her steadfast and forthright manner.
My salute to her steadfast and forthright stance in the recent event.
Judging from how this lady responded humbly to the King's titah yet coming up strongly demanding the rally to be held in Stadium Merdeka.A brilliant move indeed. She is one polished strategist we could hardly find in this country.
Lai: Daring photo meaning one where she dons the *cough* yellow *cough* "clean" *cough* shirt?????? :-)
AM has more balls and guts than many men I know and that includes me. Definitely more than those who emigrated (ran away) to other countries.
respect AS for her courage...
as a guy, i feel ashame of myself for being coward
A courageous, righteous & wonderful women who deserve all malaysians support.
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