Any amendment to syariah law in Perak needs Sultan's consent first, says state Speaker


IPOH: Any amendments to the Syariah Criminal Code in Perak in view of the Federal Court’s verdict to nullify 16 provisions in Kelantan's syariah criminal laws must first get consent from the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, says Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid.

The Perak legislative assembly Speaker said this was due to the fact that the amendments touch on Islamic affairs that come under the jurisdiction of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak.

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