Proposed amendments not about hudud, says Dr Ahmad Zahid


For the album: Dr Ahmad Zahid is flanked by Senator Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi (on his right) and Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Tan Sri Haji Othman Mustapha as they pose for a picture during the symposium held in conjunction with the Golden Jubilee of Darul Quran in Bangi.

BANGI: Detractors of the Private Member’s Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act should not object before understanding it, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The proposed amendments to Act 355 was not about hudud, chopping off hands or caning, he said.

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