ENOCH ANG'S JOURNAL
Choosing Rights in Malaysia as an elective unit is definitely the right choice for me. Looking back at this semester and reflecting upon it, I have realized that I have enjoyed this unit tremendously. It is refreshing and stimulating for me to take a unit on law, which is actually my second interest after construction and engineering, and further aiding me on broadening my knowledge in law is the ever so helpful and bright Miss Saratha, who teaches us with ease and sincerity with profound insight and astute wit throughout the semester.
With the assignment, I have chosen to tackle the issue of religion, investigating the right and freedom to religion in Malaysia. After the research that I have done for that, it can be concluded that Malaysia does in fact practice freedom of religion, however, it must be noted that this right is not an absolute one as it is subjected to law, mainly for the Muslims. I have learned that there are cases where Muslim people who practices Islam cannot officially convert out of Islam to embrace other religions because their right to religion is within the jurisdiction of the Syariah courts, and not the high courts (the case of Lina Joy).
Also, I have found out that there is an official definition of a Malay based on the Federal Constitution, one of them being a person who professes the religion of Islam (Article 160(2)). However, people who are not born as a Muslim, can become a Muslim officially by converting into Islam (the case of Re Susie Teoh). Despite the fact that Muslims have restrictions when it comes to their religion, I was relieved to see that other races do have the right to practice and profess whatever religion that they like, and other races must respect their choices to avoid religious intolerance. Indeed, this right is enshrined in the Federal Constitution. It is an issue of interest to me because recent times see some cases of religious intolerance which worries me; therefore a research into law was not merely just a task that I have to complete, but a task that also answers my question on the reality and veracity of the position of religious freedom in this country.
Aside from this, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of our classes, especially the tutorials, namely the charades and space race activities. They are fun ways to learn law, and I thank Miss Saratha for bringing some character and vitality into the class. Her positive energy is infectious, and she was definitely of the most help to me in this unit, especially with my struggles for the oral presentation, and I appreciate her help and feedback very much.
Finally, the Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities were definitely integrated into this process of learning. I have developed and disciplined specific knowledge in law in this assignment. Besides, the oral presentation has trained my communication skills, and honed my citizenship and global perspectives. The various tasks throughout the semester have sharpened my interpersonal and intrapersonal skills with my team mates and other groups. All of the research done in this unit was mainly through online databases, hence digital literacy was an essential part of learning.
With the assignment, I have chosen to tackle the issue of religion, investigating the right and freedom to religion in Malaysia. After the research that I have done for that, it can be concluded that Malaysia does in fact practice freedom of religion, however, it must be noted that this right is not an absolute one as it is subjected to law, mainly for the Muslims. I have learned that there are cases where Muslim people who practices Islam cannot officially convert out of Islam to embrace other religions because their right to religion is within the jurisdiction of the Syariah courts, and not the high courts (the case of Lina Joy).
Also, I have found out that there is an official definition of a Malay based on the Federal Constitution, one of them being a person who professes the religion of Islam (Article 160(2)). However, people who are not born as a Muslim, can become a Muslim officially by converting into Islam (the case of Re Susie Teoh). Despite the fact that Muslims have restrictions when it comes to their religion, I was relieved to see that other races do have the right to practice and profess whatever religion that they like, and other races must respect their choices to avoid religious intolerance. Indeed, this right is enshrined in the Federal Constitution. It is an issue of interest to me because recent times see some cases of religious intolerance which worries me; therefore a research into law was not merely just a task that I have to complete, but a task that also answers my question on the reality and veracity of the position of religious freedom in this country.
Aside from this, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of our classes, especially the tutorials, namely the charades and space race activities. They are fun ways to learn law, and I thank Miss Saratha for bringing some character and vitality into the class. Her positive energy is infectious, and she was definitely of the most help to me in this unit, especially with my struggles for the oral presentation, and I appreciate her help and feedback very much.
Finally, the Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities were definitely integrated into this process of learning. I have developed and disciplined specific knowledge in law in this assignment. Besides, the oral presentation has trained my communication skills, and honed my citizenship and global perspectives. The various tasks throughout the semester have sharpened my interpersonal and intrapersonal skills with my team mates and other groups. All of the research done in this unit was mainly through online databases, hence digital literacy was an essential part of learning.