Remember: Malaysia is a beacon of “moderate Islam.”
“‘Bleak future for Malaysia’ as public canings allowed under Islamic law reform,” by Katie Mansfield, Telegraph, July 12, 2017:
PUBLIC caning will be allowed in part of Malaysia after a state amended its Islamic laws sparking major criticism.
The new law was approved in the state assembly of Kelantan, which is governed by a conservative Islamist party, PAS, and where nightclubs and cinemas are banned.
The northeastern state has been pushing for the adoption of a strict Islamic penal code, called ‘hudud’, that would provide for punishments such as stoning for adultery and amputations for theft.
It is unclear what crimes will be punishable by public caning but it is thought to include adultery.
According to Bernama state news agency Kelantan deputy chief minister Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah the amendment allowing public caning was passed as part of an effort to streamline sentencing under Islamic criminal law.
He said: “Caning can now be carried out inside or outside of prison, depending on the court’s decision.
“This is in line with the religion, which requires that sentencing must be done in public.”
Islamic law is implemented in all Malaysian states but is restricted to family issues such as divorce and inheritance, as well as sharia crimes involving Muslims, such as consuming alcohol and adultery. Criminal cases are handled by federal law.
Critics say the amendment could be unconstitutional and infringe on the rights of religious minorities. …
gravenimage says
Sharia Malaysia: Kelantan state allows public canings
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Shari’ah is spreading in “moderate” Malaysia and Indonesia. Barbarians.
Joeyn says
In fact another state (in fact it is also the largest state in Peninsula Malaysia ) also in the eastern part of Peninsula Malaysia has said that if it becomes a success in Kelantan they will adapt it as well. My wild guess is that it is going to be an overwhelming success.
gravenimage says
*Ugh*. What would constitute a “success”?
Thanks for the additional information. Joelyn.