Malaysia legislation
Section 16
of *SYARIAH CRIMINAL OFFENCES (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997
Section 16
Any person who, being liable to pay zakat or fitrah—
(a)
refuses or wilfully fails to pay the zakat or fitrah; or
(b)
refuses or wilfully fails to pay the zakat or fitrah throughan amil appointed, or any other person authorized, by theMajlis to collect zakat or fitrah,
Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) 15
shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable toa fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit or to imprisonment fora term not exceeding six months or to both.
Instigating neglect of religious duty