The Federal Territory Islamic Department’s (Jawi) appeal the Kuala Lumpur Syariah High Court’s decision to free Borders bookstore manager Nik Raina Abdul Aziz contravenes Malaysia’s own Syariah Index, said Sisters in Islam (SIS).
SIS executive director Ratna Osman said instead of repeatedly prosecuting Nik Raina, who is a victim of circumstance, the Syariah Index suggests that Jawi should look to help her.