The consultation phase regarding the proposed amendment of the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (RUU 355) is nearing its conclusion, with the forthcoming report set to be presented to the Cabinet before its expected introduction in Parliament later this year.
According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, the engagement sessions are being overseen by the Legal Division of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).
"All states, including state Islamic Religious Councils, state Syariah Courts, and state Islamic Religious Departments, were invited to partake in these engagement sessions," he stated.
Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar noted that, according to Jakim director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff, the engagement sessions are now in their final phase.
His remarks came during a press conference following the inauguration of the MAIWP 2024 Carnival by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier today.
Previously, media reports suggested that the bill's draft had been under scrutiny by the Attorney General’s Department. However, it failed to be tabled in time prior to the dissolution of Parliament on October 10, 2022. — Bernama
The engagement sessions regarding the proposed amendment of the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (RUU 355) are reaching their conclusion, with the forthcoming report set to be presented to the Cabinet before its anticipated introduction in Parliament later this year. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar revealed that the engagement sessions are being conducted by the Legal Division of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). "All states, including state Islamic Religious Councils, state Syariah Courts, and state Islamic Religious Departments, were invited to participate in these engagement sessions," he stated. According to Jakim director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff, the engagement sessions are now in their final stage. This update came during a press conference following the inauguration of the MAIWP 2024 Carnival by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier today. Previous media reports had indicated that the bill's draft had been under review by the Attorney General’s Department, but it was not tabled in time before the dissolution of Parliament on October 10, 2022. — Bernama
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