Malaysia legislation

Section 39

of *SYARIAH CRIMINAL OFFENCES (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997

Section 39

Enticing a female person

Any person who entices or induces or persuades any femaleperson to run away from the custody of her parents or guardianshall 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, and the Court may makesuch order as it deems appropriate in respect of the female person.

Section 39 — SYARIAH CRIMINAL OFFENCES (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997