MELAKA: The unity government had no links with the Federal Court’s decision to annul 16 provisions in the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the decision was made solely by the Federal Court through the power vested in them under the Federal Constitution.
"The decision also has nothing to do with Syariah (Court), or the powers of the state.
"For instance, the Chief Minister enacts several new laws conflicting with state powers and the powers of the Federal Constitution (during) state legislative assembly proceedings next month, then it can be referred to the Federal Court.
"If the court finds any conflicts, it will annul it (the laws enacted during the state assembly sitting)," he said when addressing a Melaka civil servants assembly at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here on Friday (Feb 9).
The event was also attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
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