KUALA LUMPUR – The high court here today has dismissed a bid by the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) to vary the custody order over Loh Siew Hong’s three Muslim children who were unilaterally converted in 2019.
High court judge Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz said she found MAIPs had failed to establish its case in its application, and ruled that it did not have lawful or reasonable justification.
She said given the traumatic experiences endured by the children, who are between 12 and 15 years old, MAIPs’ application is not in the best interest of the children.
She also ruled no order as to cost.
MAIPs sought to assume religious responsibilities over the children, including facilitating their attendance at Friday prayers, providing zakat assistance and supporting their expenses involving education, essential needs and welfare.
The application was filed on March 7 last year. – October 11, 2023
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