Two individuals, including a doctor, pleaded not guilty in the Lower Syariah Court in Taiping today to possession of documents and books on Shiism teachings.

The doctor, Nur Azah Abdul Halim, 41, is alleged to have committed the offence at No 41, Jalan Medan Kamunting, Medan Kamunting, while Mohammad Ridzuan Yusof, 31, is charged with having the documents and books at a house, No 125, Lorong Jelutong, Kampung Jana Sambungan, Kamunting.

The offence, under Section 16 of the Perak Syariah Criminal Enactment 1992, was allegedly committed last Aug 5.

Nur Azah and Mohammad Ridzuan face a fine of RM3,000 or two years’ jail or both, if found guilty.

Syariah judge Azman Saad set Oct 8 for mention and ordered the two accused to be released on bail.

- Bernama