A Malaysian man was caned at a mosque within the northeastern state of Terengganu on Friday for the Islamic crime of shut proximity with a non-family member of the alternative intercourse, native media reported, in a uncommon public sentencing.
Muslim-majority Malaysia practices a dual-track authorized system, with Islamic felony and household legal guidelines relevant to Muslims alongside secular legal guidelines.
Mohd Affendi Awang, 42, was convicted of the Islamic crime of “khalwat” and sentenced to 6 strokes of the cane and a nice after he pleaded responsible to the offence final month. It was the third time Mohd Affendi, a building employee, has been convicted of the crime.
Mohd Affendi, who can also be a father of 5, underwent a medical examination earlier than he was caned at a Terengganu mosque, witnessed by 90 individuals and beneath robust police presence, following Friday prayers, Malay-language day by day Utusan Malaysia stated.
In keeping with native broadcaster Astro Awani, the caning, which was carried out by an officer from the Marang Jail in Terengganu, lasted for 2 minutes.
Terengganu is ruled by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), which advocates for a stricter interpretation of Islamic legislation.
In 2018, the state caned two ladies in a courtroom watched by dozens of individuals after they had been convicted of trying lesbian intercourse, prompting an outcry from human rights teams.
After the caning, PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man stated this demonstrates the Terengganu state authorities’s dedication in strengthening Islamic legislation.
“The implementation of public caning for khalwat repeat offenders serves to coach the general public in accordance with the instructions of Allah,” he stated.
The Human Rights Fee of Malaysia criticised the courtroom’s resolution, noting that the punishment undermines human rights, dignity and the rule of legislation, in addition to elevating questions concerning the legality of public caning beneath the Federal Structure and federal legislation.
