What specific law allows for whipping of women in Terengganu khalwat cases?

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The Syariah Criminal Offences (Takzir) (Terengganu) (Amendment) Enactment 2022 Permits Whipping for Khalwat Offences

The Syariah High Court in Kuala Terengganu has sentenced a single mother, Nurfifi Amira Nawi, 37, to six strokes of the cane and a RM4,000 fine for a khalwat offense. This marks the first instance of a woman in Terengganu receiving a whipping sentence for such an offense, with the punishment scheduled for May 6th at Marang Prison, provided no appeal is filed within 14 days.
Legal Basis for Whipping

The legal framework permitting such a sentence for khalwat offenses is found within Section 31 (b) of the Syariah Criminal Offenses (Takzir) (Terengganu) (Amendment) Enactment 2022. This specific amendment allows for a punishment of up to six strokes of the cane, a maximum fine of RM5,000, or imprisonment for up to three years for second and subsequent offenses of this nature.
Details of the Offense and Sentencing

Nurfifi Amira Nawi was found in close proximity with a 40-year-old man, who was not her husband or mahram, in a house in Kemaman on January 31st. She pleaded guilty to the charge. This was not her first offense, as she had previously been convicted of a similar khalwat offense in 2018 and was fined at that time.
Provisions for Subsequent Offenders

The Syariah Criminal Offenses (Takzir) (Terengganu) (Amendment) Enactment 2022 explicitly outlines the penalties for repeat offenders. For individuals convicted of a second or subsequent khalwat offense, the law provides for a range of punishments, including physical caning, which in this case amounted to six strokes, alongside a financial penalty or a jail term.
Sentencing Context and Alternatives

The court handed down a sentence of six strokes of the cane and a RM4,000 fine, with an alternative of eight months' imprisonment if the fine is not paid. The judge, Rosdi Harun, noted that Nurfifi Amira has a child and advised her to marry to avoid future transgressions, referencing her previous conviction and the need for demonstrated remorse.

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