Hannah Yeoh's Biography Sparks Controversy: UUM Professor Claims Contradiction with Islamic Teachings
2025-01-16
Free Malaysia Today
KUALA LUMPUR: A Universiti Utara Malaysia lecturer, Kamarul Zaman Yusoff, testified in the High Court that Hannah Yeoh's 2014 biography, 'Becoming Hannah: A Personal Journey', contains content that contradicts Islamic teachings and values. This claim has sparked controversy, with some questioning the book's portrayal of faith and identity. The case highlights the ongoing debate about freedom of expression and religious sensitivity in Malaysia, with popular keywords like 'Islamic teachings', 'freedom of expression', and 'religious controversy' being discussed.