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Section 12

Opinion contrary to fatwa

of Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997

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Section 12

Any person who gives, propagates or disseminates any opinionconcerning Islamic teachings, Islamic Law or any issue, contraryto any fatwa for the time being in force in the Federal

Territoriesshall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable toa fine not exceeding three thousand ringgit or to imprisonment fora term not exceeding two years or to both.