Liow asserts PAS' Bill is unconstitutional


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has asserted his stand that PAS' Private Member's Bill which seeks harsher punishments to be meted out under the Syariah Law if passed in Parliament, is unconstitutional.

The Transport Minister said that the spirit of the Federal Constitution limits punishments under the Syariah Law to a maximum of three years in prison, a fine of RM5,000, and six strokes of the rotan. 

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Johor Immigration nabs 38 undocumented workers at eateries
Anwar gives full commitment to secure release of detained GSF 2.0 activists
Former lecturer loses over RM700,000 to phone scam
Perak to boost programmes to support mothers, says exco member
Man who sexually assaulted teen in Bukit Kemuning to be charged soon, say cops
Sabah to review laws to strengthen healthcare governance and autonomy, says state minister
Cops bust Setia Alam scam call centre targeting Iraqis
SNCC condemns Israeli violence against GSF 2.0 activists
Toll evaders, tailgaters get 2,122 letters of demand from highway concessionaire
Don’t exploit Rulers, race and religion for politics, says Selangor MB

Others Also Read