Section 17
Instigating neglect of religious duty
of Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997
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Section 17
(2)
Any person who in any manner prevents another personfrom paying zakat or fitrah shall be guilty of an offence and shallon conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousandringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year orto both.