Syariah Penal Code · s 203

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s 203Unmarried female Muslim who leaves custody of parents or guardian

Any unmarried Muslim female who leaves the custody of her parents or guardian or from any person having the legal custody of her according to

Hukum Syara’ without reasonable excuse according to Hukum Syara’ is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000

or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or both, and the Court shall order her to return to her parents or guardian or the person having the legal custody of her according to Hukum Syara’.