Terengganu’s legal move is the latest by the Islamist Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, or PAS, to tighten religious enforcement
Terengganu, governed by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), declared on Monday that first-time offenders could now face not only imprisonment but also a fine of up to 3,000 ringgit (US$710), or both, if they fail to attend the weekly congregational Jummah prayer without a legitimate excuse.
“This reminder is important because Friday prayers are not only a religious symbol but also an expression of obedience among Muslims,” Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi, a member of the state’s executive council whose portfolio spans information, preaching and sharia empowerment, told local daily Berita Harian.
Previously, only those who missed three consecutive Friday prayers were apparently subject to penalties.
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