Section 22. Disrespect for Ramadan (SYARIAH CRIMINAL OFFENCES ENACTMENT 2013

ENACTMENT NO. 11 OF 2013
SYARIAH CRIMINAL OFFENCES ENACTMENT 2013

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

Section 22. Disrespect for Ramadan

Any person who during the hours of fasting in the month of Ramadan-

(a) sells to any Muslim any food, drink, cigarette or other form of tobacco for immediate consumption during such hours; or

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

commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both, and in the case of second or subsequent offence shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both.