MPs, women’s groups cry foul over women’s caning


Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to members of the media outside the Dewan Rakyat, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Several politicians and NGOs have criticised the Kuala Terengganu Syariah High Court for caning two women who were guilty of committing same-sex relations.

Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin (pic) said it was improper to conduct public caning although it was enshrined in the laws.

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