This regional regulation prohibits conduct constituting or facilitating prostitution and/or sexual relations out of wedlock (arts 2 and 3), which, it states, is contrary to religion, customs and traditions, and culture (art 1(4)). Similarly, it prohibits consumption of alcohol, gambling, and substance abuse. It encourages members of society who are aware of others contravening the regulation, to report the conduct to an authorised official (art 16).