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Terengganu Enforces Sharia Law, Critics Decry Human Rights Violations

8/22/2025

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Terengganu, Malaysia, has introduced sharia laws imposing up to two years in prison for men missing Friday prayers without valid reasons.
The state, governed by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), prioritizes religious adherence.
Critics claim these laws infringe on human rights and demand their repeal.
In 2024, Malaysia's federal court ruled similar sharia law expansions in Kelantan unconstitutional.

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Story summary

Terengganu, Malaysia, has introduced sharia laws imposing up to two years in prison for men missing Friday prayers without valid reasons.
The state, governed by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), prioritizes religious adherence.
Critics claim these laws infringe on human rights and demand their repeal.
In 2024, Malaysia's federal court ruled similar sharia law expansions in Kelantan unconstitutional.