Laws need to be flexible


Wan Salim: ‘Penang is open. We want our people to have a broad perspective on Islam and a diversity of views’.

PENANG mufti Datuk Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor feels that people should not take some laws in the state syariah enactment “too literally’’.

‘‘You must understand the intent and purpose behind the law. People should use wisdom and their judgment.

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