Explainer: Sabah's 'sogit' restores the peace, while preserving tradition

Explainer: Sabah's 'sogit' restores the peace, while preserving tradition

New Straits Times·2024-10-29 17:00

KOTA KINABALU: Last week a "Datuk" who is a high-ranking civil servant was penalised for "interfering" with someone else's wife.

The fine of three buffaloes and RM3,000 in cash may seem extraordinary these days, but in Sabah, the "sogit" or penalty for such offences is not uncommon.

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