Kuala Lumpur: A Muslim model who was sentenced by a Malaysian Islamic court to be flogged with a rattan cane for having a beer in a nightclub has accepted the
judgment and wants her punishment to be carried out soon.
"I will accept this earthly punishment, let Allah decide
my punishment in the hereafter," Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno
was quoted as saying by `New Straits Times`.
Kartika said that she wanted to get the over the painful
experience soon so that she could focus on her life with her
family and two children.
"I want to advise youngsters to learn from my experience
and not cause shame to themselves and their families," Kartika
was quoted as saying by the paper.
The 32-year-old part-time model was arrested on charges
of consuming alcohol when Islamic authorities raided a hotel
at Cherating in August last year.
Kartika was sentenced on Monday to six lashes and a fine
of USD 1,400, by Shariah High Court in the country.
Alcohol consumption is a religious offence for Muslims in
Malaysia the offenders are fined or caned and given a prison
term of maximum 3 years.
Kartika, who now resides in Singapore said her husband
respected her decision.
This is the second time Shariah Court here has imposed
whipping on a female. The first was on a waitress and a man
who were caught together with Kartika.
Bureau Report
