COMMENT | In response to recent statements regarding the Federal Court's decision on the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code, we emphasise the significance of upholding constitutional principles and ensuring equality before the law in Malaysia.

The assertion made by PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan, characterising the ruling as "Black Friday" for syariah law is misleading and detrimental to the nation.

Such statements, particularly from legal professionals, propagate a narrative of religious exploitation for political gain.

The Federal Court's commendable invalidation of 16 provisions within the 2019 Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code, deemed unconstitutional, highlights the necessity of...