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Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
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Any Muslim who collects zakat or fitrah or who causes zakat or fitrah to be collected without having been appointed as ‘Amil or authorised by 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, and the Court shall order such collection to be paid to the Majlis.
Majlis
“Majlis” means the Majlis Ugama Islam constituted under section 5 of the Religious Council and Kadis Courts Act;
Court
“Court” means the Syariah Courts established under section 6(1) of the Syariah Courts Act;
Majlis
“Majlis” means the Majlis Ugama Islam constituted under section 5 of the Religious Council and Kadis Courts Act;
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