PUTRAJAYA: The proposal to have brothels available for foreigners as a measure to reduce rape cases in the country is completely unacceptable, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said the proposal contradicts both criminal and syariah law, and is clearly against Islamic principles.
He said under the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act, there are several provisions related to prostitution, including subsection 21, which pertains to prostitution; Section 22, which addresses procurers (individuals acting as intermediaries between a woman and a man for any purpose contrary to syariah law); and Section 23, which deals with extramarital sex.
In addition, Section 35 of the Act prescribes penalties for anyone who organises, encourages, or promotes others to commit any vice.
"The proposal must be opposed by every sector of society," Mohd Na'im said in a statement on Tuesday (Jan 9).
Actor Datuk Rosyam Nor, in a podcast had suggested that prostitution dens should be available for the 'convenience' of male foreigners, particularly those who have left their wives behind in their home countries.
"The public is advised not to issue statements that may cause polemics or issues that are against the teachings of Islam," said Mohd Na'im. – Bernama
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