The Kelantan State Assembly will convene a special sitting in March to amend the Syariah Criminal Code (II) 1993.

Menteri Besar Ahmad Yakob said the special sitting of the state

assembly slated for Dec 29 last year was postponed due to the massive flood.

"The technical committee has held several meetings and discussions to

prepare amendments to the enactment. Procedures to implement the Syariah Criminal Code are ready," he said in a statement in Kota Baru today.

Ahmad said the state government's agenda to care for the people's welfare will continue in tandem with the implementation of the penal code (hudud law).

"The Syariah Penal Code has to be implemented as commanded by Allah. It is is the duty of every Muslim to uphold it.

"This is an obligation, just like the five prayers daily for Muslims,"    

he added.

   

- Bernama

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