Kelantan records 2,135 Syariah arrests in three years, with khalwat cases topping list

Between 2023 and 2025, Kelantan recorded 2,135 arrests for offences under Islamic law, with khalwat offences being the most common at 1,446 cases, as revealed by the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly.

Mohd Asri Mat Daud, head of the State Islamic Development, Dakwah, Information, and Public Relations Committee, noted that the enforcement, led by the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department, also registered 435 cases of indecent acts, 84 cases of pregnancy out of wedlock, and other related offences.

Despite challenges, the state government continues to uphold Syariah law through enforcement and public education, collaborating with entities like the Royal Malaysia Police.

The enforcement of these laws stems from the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 4 — Kelantan recorded 2,135 arrests for offences under Islamic law between 2023 and 2025, with khalwat (close proximity) offences accounting for the highest number at 1,446 cases, the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly was told today.

State Islamic Development, Dakwah, Information and Public Relations Committee chairman Mohd Asri Mat Daud said the statistics resulted from enforcement operations carried out by the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAHEAIK) through its Syariah Law Enforcement Division.

He noted that 435 cases involving indecent acts or speech were also recorded, followed by 84 cases of pregnancy out of wedlock, 55 cases of exposing aurat (parts of the body required to be covered under Islamic law) in public places and 25 cases of disrespecting Ramadan.

“Another 21 cases involved men impersonating women, three involved women impersonating men, three involved encouraging immoral activities, while 63 cases were related to other miscellaneous offences.

“Of all the cases recorded, khalwat involving teenagers was the most prevalent offence during the period,” he said in reply to a question fromHafidzah Mustakim (PH-Kota Lama) on the number of arrests for Syariah offences during the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly sitting at the Kota Darulnaim Complex here today.

Mohd Asri said Syariah law enforcement in the state is governed by the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019, which came into force on Nov 1, 2021, and contains 52 enforceable sections after 16 of its original 68 sections were repealed in 2024.

He said the state government remained committed to strengthening Syariah law enforcement through its Membangun Bersama Islam policy, despite various challenges, including limitations in implementing the Syariah Criminal Code.

“This year, offences involving indecent speech have also increased, warranting attention, particularly in the Kota Bharu district, which recorded 282 cases, followed by Bachok with 233 cases,” he said.

Mohd Asri said the enforcement approach focused not only on arrests and penalties but also on prevention and educating the public about compliance with the law, adding that JAHEAIK has held discussions with strategic partners, including the Royal Malaysia Police and the National Anti-Drugs Agency, to strengthen public awareness and preventive programmes.

“Briefings on Syariah law are also held regularly at state and federal government institutions, as well as educational institutions, including schools, to ensure the public understands the legal provisions in force,” he added. — Bernama

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据吉兰丹州立法议会透露，2023 年至 2025 年间，吉兰丹州共记录了 2135 起违反伊斯兰教法的逮捕事件，其中违反伊斯兰教法的案件最多，达 1446 起。

吉兰丹州伊斯兰发展、宣教、信息和公共关系委员会主席莫哈末·阿斯里·马特·达乌德指出，由吉兰丹伊斯兰宗教事务局牵头的执法行动还登记了 435 起猥亵行为案件、84 起未婚怀孕案件及其他相关罪行。

尽管面临挑战，州政府仍通过执法和公共教育继续维护伊斯兰教法，并与马来西亚皇家警察等机构合作。

这些法律的执行源于 2019 年颁布的伊斯兰教法刑法典（I）。

哥打巴鲁，11月4日讯——吉兰丹州立法议会今天获悉，2023年至2025年间，吉兰丹州因违反伊斯兰教法而逮捕了2135人，其中近距离接触（khalwat）罪行数量最多，达1446起。

吉兰丹州伊斯兰发展、宣教、信息和公共关系委员会主席莫哈末·阿斯里·马特·达乌德表示，这些统计数据是吉兰丹伊斯兰宗教事务局（JAHEAIK）通过其伊斯兰教法执法部门开展的执法行动的结果。

他还指出，另有 435 起涉及猥亵行为或言论的案件被记录在案，还有 84 起未婚怀孕案件、55 起在公共场所暴露羞体（伊斯兰教法要求遮盖的身体部位）的案件以及 25 起不尊重斋月的案件。

“另有 21 起案件涉及男性冒充女性，3 起案件涉及女性冒充男性，3 起案件涉及鼓励不道德活动，而 63 起案件则涉及其他杂项罪行。

“在所有记录在案的案件中，涉及青少年的非法性行为是这一时期最普遍的犯罪，”他在今天于哥打达鲁奈姆综合大楼举行的吉兰丹州立法议会会议上回答哈菲扎·穆斯塔金（希望联盟-哥打拉玛）关于因违反伊斯兰教法而被捕的人数的问题时说道。

莫哈末·阿斯里表示，该州的伊斯兰教法执法由 2019 年伊斯兰教法刑法典（I）法令管辖，该法令于 2021 年 11 月 1 日生效，包含 52 个可执行条款，其最初的 68 个条款中有 16 个在 2024 年被废除。

他表示，尽管面临各种挑战，包括实施伊斯兰教法刑法的局限性，但州政府仍致力于通过其“共同发展伊斯兰”政策加强伊斯兰教法执法。

“今年，涉及猥亵言论的犯罪案件也有所增加，值得关注，尤其是在哥打巴鲁区，该区记录了 282 起案件，其次是巴卓区，该区记录了 233 起案件，”他说。

莫哈末·阿斯里表示，执法方针不仅侧重于逮捕和处罚，还侧重于预防和教育公众遵守法律。他还补充说，JAHEAIK 已与包括马来西亚皇家警察和国家反毒品机构在内的战略伙伴进行了讨论，以加强公众意识和预防计划。

他还补充说：“州和联邦政府机构以及包括学校在内的教育机构也会定期举办伊斯兰教法简报会，以确保公众了解现行的法律规定。”——马新社

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