PETALING JAYA (4 April 2008): It is unconstitutional to punish non-Muslims for committing khalwat (close proximity) as there is no provision in law for it.
Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism president Datuk A. Vaithilingam said yesterday that Article 121(A) of the Constitution allowed for separation between the Civil and Syariah courts.
“Khalwat is not recognised (as an offence) under civil law.
“It is not wrong for non-Muslims. Syariah law is only applicable to Muslims,” he said yesterday.
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