The syariah-compliant bodybuilding competition organised in Kelantan is a development in the sport that should be emulated, says Universiti Islam Antarabangsa lecturer Maszlee Malik.

Maszlee, who lectures in Islamic jurisprudence, said the Kelantan government made a "ground-breaking move" when it introduced the 'Mr Awang Selamat' bodybuilding competition on Aug 27.