Bill aimed at strengthening Syariah law, says Jamil Khir


Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom

PUTRAJAYA: The Private Member’s Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act tabled by Marang MP Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang in the Dewan Rakyat is not intended to create new laws, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom (pic).

He said the proposed amendment to Act 355 was aimed at strengthening the existing jurisdictions of the Syariah Courts in line with current developments, and was firmly based on recognised sources in Islam.

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