THE GUARDIAN: Under the new laws in Malaysia’s Terengganu state, first-time offenders could be imprisoned for up to two years and fined
The Malaysian state of Terengganu has threatened to jail men who skip Friday prayers without a valid reason for up to two years.
Under sharia law in the Malaysian province, first-time offenders could be imprisoned for up to two years, and fined 3,000 ringgit (£527), or both, according to new rules that came into effect this week.
The new rules were announced by the governing Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) on Monday.
Previously, those who missed three consecutive Friday prayers faced a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of up to 1,000 ringgit (£176).
Worshippers would be reminded of the rules by mosque signage, while enforcement would rely on reports from the public and religious patrols in joint operations with the Terengganu Islamic Affairs Department. » | Ima Caldwell | Wednesday, August 20, 2025
There is NO VIRTUE in ENFORCED VIRTUE! In any case, it states clearly in the Quran that there is NO COMPULSION in religion. — 2.256.
