Only Hudud Law Can Curb Alarming Out Of Wedlock Teens Pregnancy Among Malay Muslims

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SUCH is the solution proffered by a PAS meteorologist following the revelation of statistics that 54% of almost 17,000 unmarried pregnancies between 2020-2024 among girls aged 19 and below involved Malay/Muslim girls.
Given that hudud law contradicts “British-created civil law”, hence is not applicable in Shariah court, RS/GIS (remote sensing/geographic information system) specialist Azhar Ishak feels that it is high time to seek the power to amend the Federal Constitution to facilitate the implementation of hudud law.
“Islam needs to rule, not be ruled,” penned the learned environmentalist on his Facebook page in reaction to the recent revelation by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri in the Dewan Rakyat.

“The one who commits adultery may be our child; the present shariah laws are un-Islamic and weak – the punishment for adultery, for example, is a mere fine of RM2,000.
“If that’s the law, we’re all guilty of great sins; the shariah court judges are guilty (for meting out light punishment) … We must therefore obtain the power come GE16 (16th General Election) by voting for PAS-PN (Perikatan Nasional).”
Based on figures derived from records at government health facilities provided by the Health Ministry (MOH), Nancy has described as “deeply concerning” that a total of 16,951 unmarried girls aged 19 and under became pregnant between 2020 and 2024 (from a total 41,842 teenage pregnancies).
“Of that total, half involved Malay teenagers, followed by Iban at 11%; Peninsular Orang Asli (9%); Chinese (5%); Indians (3%); and the remainder from other ethnic groups,” she told the Dewan Rakyat.



















Nancy was responding to a question from Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki (PN-Parit Buntar) on the breakdown of pregnancies among unmarried teens by ethnicity and the measures taken to address the issue.
Broader picture
Proponents of comprehensive sex education (CSE) argue it is a preventive and empowering measure that provides young people with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and avoid high-risk behaviours.
Studies suggest that effective CSE can help to delay sexual initiation, reduce the frequency of sexual activity, increase consistent use of contraception, hence lowering the rates of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
On the contrary, advocates for the implementation of hudud law primarily view it as a deterrent and a religious obligation which they believe can lead to a more just and crime-free society through strict punishments.

However, the implementation of hudud law in Malaysia is highly controversial. Critics, including various NGOs and human rights activists, argue that is incompatible with the Federal Constitution, discriminates against women and non-Muslims, and can lead to injustices in practice.

Above all else, reviews of countries where hudud law has been implemented show no clear evidence that it effectively reduces crime rates.
At the end of the day, say what you like for one wonder if hudud law can also serve as a viable political tool.
“If you want to expect other (political) parties (to uphold hudud law), their principles of struggle are very far from Islam even though many of them are Muslims,” reminded Azhar.
“We must link politics with the afterlife – not just wandering around in this world. We’ve to pat our chests and question our faith as to how we wish to answer Allah Azawajala as his servants in the afterlife.” –  Focus Malaysia

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