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Article: Former Malaysian PM says 'whip-for-drinking-beer' model's sentence 'too harsh'.
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- Asian News International
- Article date:
- August 26, 2009
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Byline: ANI
Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Aug. 26 (ANI): Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohammad has expressed concern over the whipping sentence given to part-time model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno for drinking beer, saying the punishment is "too harsh."
Dr. Mohammad questioned the fairness of the harsh decision in his blog post, asking if Islam didn't allow mercy for first time offenders, The Star reports.
"Is not Islam merciful to first-time offenders?" Dr Mahathir asked, adding that fairness and consideration were ...