FORMER Chief Justice Tun Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim is reported to have stated at a forum that “Islamic law takes precedence over civil legislation in Malaysia”.
According to him, “just like laws that contradicted the Federal Constitution would be void, those that went against Islamic law’s main sources – the Quran and Sunnah – would also be void”.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
