KUALA LUMPUR : The proposed amendment to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act (Act 355) will lead to legal inconsistencies if its implementation does not receive cooperation from all states. "If this amendment is not adopted by the state assembly, this amendment will not be effective in the states. Shamrahayu also said legal inconsistencies would also arise, primarily in the implementation of the Syariah criminal law in certain cases. She said these challenges could be resolved through proactive measures by the Syariah and Civil Law Technical Committee at the Federal level. "Each state will need a thorough preparation on a few legal aspects namely improving law procedures and creating systems relating to investigations and prosecutions.

Source: New Strait Times August 29, 2017 06:00 UTC