Caning for syariah offenders in Terengganu is intended as a corrective and educational measure, rather than a harsh punishment said Malaysian Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSM) director-general Mohd Amran Mat Zain.

In a statement today, he said it aims to prevent wrongdoing and raise awareness about the importance of upholding religious values, and the punishment is carried out ethically with a focus on humanitarian principles...