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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
S'wak Syariah dept to introduce new reforms, says Chief Judge
Awang Suhaili (third left) presents a token of appreciation to Nancy. MIRI (Aug 17): The Sarawak Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSS) is rolling out a series of reforms to strengthen access to justice and support the welfare of Muslim families in the state. Syariah Chief Judge Datu Awang Suhaili Ledi said some of the reforms included reducing the time for failed 'sulh' cases in the Syariah Subordinate Court from 25 days to one day, and streamlining applications for 'wali hakim' (guardian judges) and divorce by mutual consent. He said these measures would improve the efficiency of Syariah judicial services while ensuring justice remains transparent, effective and responsive to community needs. Awang Suhaili added the reforms were consistent with the Sarawak Islamic Council's Action Plan 2021–2030 and the JKSS Transformation Plan, which emphasises public understanding of Islamic family law. 'Other measures are improvements to matrimonial case management and faster hearing processes. The judiciary has also established the Family Support Division and a new Monitoring Unit to ensure enforcement of court orders. 'This proactive approach ensures fathers do not neglect their responsibilities for children even after divorce, while building public confidence in the Syariah legal system,' he said when officiating the 'Wacana Khas Keluarga Islam Sarawak 2025' on Sunday. Themed 'Syariah as the Basis of a Prosperous Family', the programme was jointly organised by JKSS and the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to raise public awareness of Islamic family law, provide guidance on marital issues, and strengthen community support systems for Muslim families in Sarawak. Also present was Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Awang Suhaili Ledi Muslim reforms Sarawak Syariah Judiciary Department
The Star
06-07-2025
- The Star
Preacher arrested by cops over sex videos stripped of credentials in 2022, says MAIS
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) says it had revoked the teaching credentials in 2022 of a preacher who was arrested by the police recently. MAIS chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin also said they had previously detained the individual for preaching without valid credentials in September 2024. "It is an offence under Section 119 of the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) Enactment 2003, and the case is still being heard at the Syariah Subordinate Court. "A surau administrator is also under investigation in the same case for allegedly facilitating the unauthorised lecture," he said in a statement on Sunday (July 6). On Saturday (July 5), Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the police were investigating an independent preacher for allegedly disseminating sex videos involving his wives and several other women. Salehuddin said that since 2022, MAIS had revoked the accreditation of 35 individuals for breaching set conditions, including delivering teachings that deviated from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed, committing criminal offences and holding political positions. "Several others have had their teaching credentials suspended pending investigations in accordance with relevant laws," he added. He emphasised that all policies and decisions by the religious authorities are made with due diligence and have received the consent of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah as the Head of Islam in the state. "These measures are intended to protect the interests of the Muslim community in Selangor," he said. – Bernama
