Pas Muslimat Leader Urges Strict Action On Immoral Spas Calls For Amendments To Bolster Shariah

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PAS Dewan Muslimat’s Ustazah Asmak Husin urges comprehensive action against immoral spas, stressing strict enforcement of existing Penal Code sections (377A and 377D) that criminalise homosexual acts even consensually and without victims.
She said police statements on the aftermath of the recent raid in Kuala Lumpur on a spa created confusion. According to her, the case is not closed, as 171 detainees can still be charged.
Calling for refined investigation SOPs and constitutional amendments to bolster syariah jurisdiction alongside civil laws, she warns against normalising forbidden acts and expresses disappointment over perceived laxity.
The Ustazah chairs the Human Development and Family Harmony division, addressed the controversial spa raid involving alleged immoral activities, arguing that the case should not be dismissed or treated lightly.
Three top points in her arguments why the case should not be “trashed” by authorities:
Existing criminal laws are sufficient and applicable: She emphasised that Sections 377A and 377D of the Penal Code clearly criminalise sodomy and indecent acts between men, even consensually and without a complaining victim. The offence remains a crime regardless of admission, so lack of an acknowledged victim should not lead to premature conclusions that there is no case.”
Procedural issues do not negate the case: Police statements suggesting the “case is gone” or rejection of remand applications create public confusion. She clarified that remand denial (due to timing) does not mean no prosecutable case exists, and the 171 detained individuals can still be recalled and charged once evidence is complete.
Broader Societal and Moral Imperative: The issue transcends mere punishment. It involves protecting public health, welfare, and preventing the normalisation of forbidden acts.
Cases like this should not be treated as seasonal or allowed to fade but must be persistently pursued until eradicated, with improved investigation SOPs to gather clear evidence.
She also called for constitutional amendments to strengthen syariah jurisdiction alongside civil laws. — Focus Malaysia

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