The Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court today ordered 21-year-old Aliff Daniel Adli to undergo three months of religious rehabilitation at a Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) centre in Ulu Yam after he pleaded guilty to engaging in improper acts of worship two years ago.

The order was issued under Section 54(1) of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995, which empowers the court to mandate corrective measures.

Aliff was charged under Section 4(1) of the enactment for carrying religious items belonging to...

Aliff was charged under Section 4(1) of the enactment for carrying religious items belonging to another faith at a Hindu temple in Batu Caves between 9pm and 11pm on Jan 24, 2024. The offence carries a maximum fine of RM3,000, up to two years' imprisonment, or both.