No HIV tests - Muslims in Malaysia cannot marry from 2009 onwards..

Mandatory HIV testing before you can get married for Muslims in Malaysia...

It is so discriminatory..

People could be advised to do this test...and that test...etc... but never should it be made mandatory...

When a friend of mine wanted to do the HIV test, his doctor told him that maybe it is best that he does not do the test, more so if he is not in the high risk groups. The concern was the psychological effect on a person who knows that he is positive. There is really a difference between being HIV positive and suffering from AIDS.

Why stop at screening for HIV - maybe there is also a need to disclose medical history of family, especially them genetically transmitted diseases...

I believe this new ruling is an infringement of privacy and should be immediately be revoked. It should never be a MUST...

Pre-marital HIV tests for Muslims

The Star , Tuesday Oct 7 , 2008

STARTING next year Muslims planning to get married must undergo HIV tests.

Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Datuk Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abdul Aziz said all state religious authorities agreed to implement and enforce the ruling in a meeting in July.

However, Wan Mohamad said those found to have been infected with the AIDS would still be allowed to continue with the marriage if both partners wanted to go ahead.

"The couples will not be stopped if they want to go through it. In fact, state religious authorities will play their role in assisting such couples by giving them counselling and advice on preventive measures, and on how to prepare themselves physically and mentally.

"The HIV test will be offered to Muslims free of charge," he told Berita Harian. - Workers Hub 4 Change