Section 24. Disrespect for Ramadhan. (CRIMES (SYARIAH) ENACTMENT 1992

ENACTMENT NO. 3 OF 1992
CRIMES (SYARIAH) ENACTMENT 1992

PART IV - OFFENCES RELATING TO THE SANCTITY OF RELIGION AND ITS INSTITUTION

Section 24. Disrespect for Ramadhan.

A person who during the day time in the month of Ramadhan-

(a)

sells any food, drink or tobacco to any Muslim to be consumed, or taken immediately; or

(b)

openly or in a public place is found to be eating, drinking or smoking,

is guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months and for a second or subsequent offence to a fine not exceeding two thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.