Second reading of FT mufti Bill put off till next Parliament session


KUALA LUMPUR: The Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 has been postponed to the next Dewan Rakyat sitting, says Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

He said the postponement was made under Clause 62 of the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders, following the oral question and answer session on Thursday (Dec 12).

The Bill, scheduled for its second reading in the current meeting, was tabled for its first reading on July 2.

It aims to, among other things, set provisions concerning mufti and address matters related to Islamic law and doctrine.

The Bill outlines the roles and functions of the mufti in assisting and advising the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on matters of Islamic law, establishing procedures for issuing fatwas, offering legal opinions in court, and determining the direction of the Qibla (the direction for prayer).

It also proposes the setting up of several committees, including the Federal Territories Fatwa Committee, the Falak Syarie (Syariah Astronomy) Committee, the Rukyah Hilal (sighting of the new moon) Committee, and the Islamic Religious Teaching Supervision Committee, all to be chaired by the mufti. – Bernama

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