Wong Ah Kiu

Wong Ah Kiu (1918–January 19, 2006), legally known as Nyonya Binti Tahir, was a Malaysian woman born to a Muslim family but raised Buddhist. The court case which arose after her death over whether or not she should receive an Islamic funeral or a Buddhist one brought up various issues regarding freedom of religion in Malaysia.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Tahir Nyonya bintr
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1918
Birth place
Alor Gajah , Malaysia , Malacca
Date of deathJanuary 19, 2006
Place of death
Tampin , Negeri Sembilan , Malaysia

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  1. http://islam.meetup.com/99/photos/?photoAlbumId=64061&photoId=291799