PETALING JAYA: Amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act (Act 355) to enhance the powers of the Syariah Courts are being drafted, says the Prime Minister.
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) said throughout 2020 and this year, the government, via the Islamic and Civil Law technical committee formed by the Rulers Conference at a National Ceremony for Islamic Affairs (MKI), had held a series of meetings to discuss Act 355 from various aspects, particularly on the Federal Constitution, legislation and hukum Syarak (Islamic law).
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