Malaysian PM criticizes caning
By Bloomberg
09 September 2018 |
3:51 pm
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has criticized the caning of 2 Muslim women for attempting to have sex, saying it tarnishes Islam's reputation.
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