I've brought shame to my family despite having received religious teachings from my parents since young. I hope the punishment will bring me back to the right path.'

She said she did not regret her decision not to appeal despite her husband's persuasion, preferring to treat the entire episode as a challenge from God.

She was also quoted as saying she was mentally and physically prepared for the punishment, The Star said Friday.

However, her husband Muhammad Afandin Amir, 38, is worried about his wife's health as the punishment would possibly be carried out during the month of Ramadan.

However, he said: 'I respect the court's decision.'