NECF RESPONSE TO THE 10-POINT PLAN BY THE GOVERNMENT
We welcome the new initiative and effort by the government in the press statement released by Dato Idris Jala on 2 April 2011.
The promised freedom to print and import the Alkitab is a welcome move. However, we hope that whatever conditions placed on West Malaysia will be resolved in due time with mutual deliberation and consultation in line with the provision of freedom of religion as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
NECF also welcomes the announcement that East Malaysian Christians are permitted to print and/or import the Alkitab freely without any restriction or conditions and hope that this promise will be implemented thoroughly by the authorities.
We hope that the government will continue with further discussion and hold regular meetings and dialogue with the various Christian groups to resolve outstanding religious issues beyond the bible row and to look for a way forward on all the other issues for the good and welfare of the nation.
We therefore call on all evangelical Christians to seek the welfare of the nation and to pray unceasingly for healing upon this nation.
Samuel Ang
Secretary-General
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