Fine Amount in Section 139 of Administration of Muslim Law Act

Debated in Parliament on 13 Sep 2021.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked when Section 139 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act was enacted and whether there are plans to increase its fine, currently capped at $2,000.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that Section 139 was enacted in 1966 and amended in 1999, imposing criminal sanctions for promulgating false doctrines.
He noted that offences under the Act are reviewed periodically to align with broader legal policies and ensure deterrence, with careful consideration given to applying legislation to religious matters.
Masagos highlighted that MUIS adopts a multi-pronged approach, including counselling and public inoculation, to address deviant teachings at the root.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Minister for Social and Family Development and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs (a) when was section 139 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act enacted; and (b) whether there is a plan to increase the fine amount, which currently is not exceeding $2,000.

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Section 139 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) was enacted in 1966, and imposes criminal sanctions on those who promulgate false doctrines. This section was amended in 1999.

Offences under AMLA are reviewed periodically to ensure they are consistent with broader legal policies and are effective in deterring offenders. Any attempt to apply legislation to religious matters must be carefully considered. In the case of deviant teachings, I previously shared that MUIS seeks to address these problems at the root, by adopting a multi-pronged approach of counselling individuals and inoculating the public against harmful ideologies.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked when Section 139 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act was enacted and whether there are plans to increase its fine, currently capped at $2,000.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that Section 139 was enacted in 1966 and amended in 1999, imposing criminal sanctions for promulgating false doctrines.
He noted that offences under the Act are reviewed periodically to align with broader legal policies and ensure deterrence, with careful consideration given to applying legislation to religious matters.
Masagos highlighted that MUIS adopts a multi-pronged approach, including counselling and public inoculation, to address deviant teachings at the root.

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Fine Amount in Section 139 of Administration of Muslim Law Act

Debated in Parliament on 13 Sep 2021.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked when Section 139 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act was enacted and whether there are plans to increase its fine, currently capped at $2,000.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that Section 139 was enacted in 1966 and amended in 1999, imposing criminal sanctions for promulgating false doctrines.
He noted that offences under the Act are reviewed periodically to align with broader legal policies and ensure deterrence, with careful consideration given to applying legislation to religious matters.
Masagos highlighted that MUIS adopts a multi-pronged approach, including counselling and public inoculation, to address deviant teachings at the root.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Section 139 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) was enacted in 1966, and imposes criminal sanctions on those who promulgate false doctrines. This section was amended in 1999.

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Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked when Section 139 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act was enacted and whether there are plans to increase its fine, currently capped at $2,000.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that Section 139 was enacted in 1966 and amended in 1999, imposing criminal sanctions for promulgating false doctrines.
He noted that offences under the Act are reviewed periodically to align with broader legal policies and ensure deterrence, with careful consideration given to applying legislation to religious matters.
Masagos highlighted that MUIS adopts a multi-pronged approach, including counselling and public inoculation, to address deviant teachings at the root.

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