KUALA LUMPUR – The High Court here today dismissed the application by the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) to have access to Hindu mother Loh Siew Hong's three children.
MAIPs had wanted access to the twin girls, aged 15, and an 11-year-old boy once a fortnight for them to be provided religious education and to participate in religious celebrations.
Family High Court judge Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz said the ruling was subsequent to the findings from interviews she had conducted with the children in person on Sept 27.
She also said MAIPs's application was not in the best interest of the children.
It was reported that Loh's former husband and Muslim convert Muhammad Nagahswaean Muniandy converted their three children in 2020 without her consent.
The judge also said the children wished to stay with their mother and that problems began when their father got involved in drugs and abused Loh.
“They were separated from their mother for almost three years. They are very happy going to school now and undergoing co-curricular activities.
“They told me they do not wish to be Muslim,” she said in her ruling.
J. Gunamalar appeared for Loh, while Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla appeared for MAIPs. - The Vibes, October 11, 2023
