Syariah Penal Code · s 213

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s 213Publication contrary to Hukum Syara’

(1)

Any person who —

(a)

prints, publishes, imports, broadcasts or distributes for purposes of sale or otherwise or in any other manner; or

(b)

has in his possession, any publication which gives or purports to give instruction on any matter relating to the teachings of Islam containing any matter which is contrary to

Hukum Syara’ 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)

The Court may order for any documents or thing, among others, used in the commission of or related to the offence referred to in

Syariah Penal Code 106 CAP.

subsection (1) to be forfeited and destroyed notwithstanding that no person may have been convicted for the offence.