PENALTY FOR MISSING FRIDAY PRAYERS

KUALA TERENGGANU: Muslim men who miss Friday prayers in Terengganu will face a maximum fine of RM3,000, or two years’ jail. This follows the passing of a Bill to amend the Terengganu Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment (Takzir) 2001 by the state assembly here yesterday. Apart from amendments to Section 16, other amendments involved Section 19 on failure to respect Ramadan and Section 53 on harassing women in public places. – Bernama