Monday, September 28, 2009

Court upholds Caning of Muslim Woman

According to BBC News, an Islamic Court in Malaysia has upheld a previous ruling which would punish a Muslim woman for drinking alcohol in a hotel in December of 2007. If the punishment is carried out, it would be the first caning of a malaysian woman. The ruling has sparked controvery as the ruling affirms the right of Islamic courts to intervene in the personal matters of Malaysian Muslims.

While illegal, drinking alcohol as a punishable offense has rarely been enforced, in large part due to the country's attempt to appear modern and moderate to other countries. If the punishment stands, analyists fear it will damage the reputation of Malaysia. The women being punished, Kartika Sari Dewa Shukarno, has asked to be punished in public.

Jacob Simkins

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