Hudud Islamic Law in Malaysia.
Kelantan is a state in northern part of Malaysia. Self declared Islamic state, it’s Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is adamant in implementing Hudud Islamic Law in the state.
Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
8th October, 2011, KOTA BARU:
Kelantan is ready to implement hudud without getting the approval from the Federal Government.However, Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said yesterday that it would take some time before this could be realised.
Nik Aziz, who is Pas spiritual adviser, said a special committee would be formed soon to ensure that the process of implementation was done smoothly.
“The committee will undertake the task of how to gazette (the laws), the appointment of judges and various other matters while all technical matters will be undertaken by officers.
“It cannot be done quickly although we have been giving courses each year to our officers,” he said after his weekly religious talk at the state Pas headquarters here.
Nik Aziz has been adamant in pushing for Islamic law despite objection from many quarters.
Read more: Kelantan to go ahead with hudud
Source New Straits Times 8th October, 2011
This is so wrong. This is against what is enshrined in Malaysia’s Federal Constitution. This is very disturbing.
Miserable and Irritatable