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New Straits Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Committee completes Syariah law study, submits findings to Rulers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Committee studying the competence of state legislative assemblies to enact Syariah laws has completed its report. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Naim Mokhtar, said the findings of the study were presented at a meeting of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI) and the Conference of Rulers. "The Special Committee was appointed for a one-year term and has completed its report based on studies, analyses, discussions, and engagement sessions with various stakeholders, including state chief Syariah judges, muftis, state Islamic religious councils, representatives from Islamic institutions, former judges and representatives from other religions. "The findings of the study were presented at the 73rd MKI Meeting on July 1 and at the 269th Conference of Rulers held on July 16," he said in a written parliamentary reply. He was responding to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who asked about the current status of the study and whether the government plans to table the report in Parliament. Naim said the recommendations in the report would be thoroughly examined by the government before any further action is taken, including whether there is a need to propose legal amendments to be tabled in Parliament. "This is to ensure that any amendments to laws especially those involving the jurisdiction between the Federal and state governments are clear, orderly, and aligned with the provisions of the Federal Constitution, other prevailing laws, and Islamic law (Hukum Syarak), so that they are valid and not challenged by any party upon enforcement," he said. He added that recommendations by the special committee involving matters under federal jurisdiction would be submitted to the cabinet for consideration and approval. As for recommendations involving amendments to state laws related to Islamic religious administration or state Syariah court laws, these would be subject to the consent of the respective states. Last year, the 11-member Special Committee was set up following a decree from the Sultan of Selangor during the 70th MKI meeting.
The Star
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Selangor Ruler: Don't speculate
Royal duties: Sultan Sharafuddin chairing the 269th Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara on Wednesday. — Bernama KLANG: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has advised the public to not create baseless narratives regarding judicial appointments. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ruler said the process outlined under the Federal Constitution for judicial appointments must be carried out transparently and carefully to preserve the rule of law and uphold the principles of justice, which form the core of the nation's governance. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Daily Express
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Don't speculate on top judicial appointments, says Selangor sultan
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah agreed that the king has the authority to make top judicial appointments on the advice of the prime minister and after consulting the rulers. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged all parties against speculating on the top judicial appointments to be made soon. The sultan said the main items on the agenda for the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting included negotiating the appointment of the new chief justice, Court of Appeal president, chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as other superior court judges. Advertisement He voiced his support for Istana Negara's statement last week reiterating that the constitution provides for the king to make appointments to these key roles in the judiciary on the advice of the prime minister and after consulting the rulers. 'The process that has been provided for under the Federal Constitution must be carried out transparently and carefully to preserve the rule of law and uphold the principle of justice, which is a core pillar of this nation. 'Therefore, all parties are urged to refrain from speculating and making negative accusations without first obtaining the complete and legitimate facts of a matter,' he said in a statement. The government came under criticism over delays in the appointment of senior judges following the retirement of the chief justice and Court of Appeal president, and impending vacancies in the superior courts. Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim is serving as acting chief justice following the retirement of Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, while Federal Court judge Zabariah Yusof became acting Court of Appeal president after Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim retired. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli is set to retire this month. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
