Syariah Penal Code · s 229

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s 229Religious teaching without written approval

(1)

Any person who teaches any matter relating to the religion of

Islam without written approval from the Majlis is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $8,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply to —

(a)

any Member of the Majlis or committee of the Majlis or

Secretary to the Majlis or any officer of the Court or any religious officer, religious teacher, Imam, Bilal, Religious Enforcement Officer or any person legally appointed under any written law or rules for the purpose of religious teaching or any office as may be determined by the Majlis; and

Syariah Penal Code 112 CAP.

(b)

any person who teaches or professes to teach any matter relating to the religion of Islam to his family members in his own residence only.