Malaysia Canes Three Women For Illicit Sex Under Sharia Sentences

Malaysia has continued its application of Sharia law with the caning of three Muslim women for having illicit sex. This follows the earlier sentence of a woman to caning for drinking a beer in public under Islamic law, here.

The widespread use of caning and harsh Sharia sentences has alarmed people inside and outside of the country.

This is part of the increase political activism of Islamic parties in the political system.

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