Syariah laws must have clear jurisdiction, says Kelantan deputy MB
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KOTA BARU: Efforts to strengthen Syariah laws must take into account the division of powers between the state and federal governments as stipulated in the Federal Constitution.
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Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said this was necessary to ensure that every provision had a sound legal basis and could be effectively enforced.
He added that the matter required serious attention, taking into account the position of the royal institution, the credibility of religious institutions and the state's legal framework.
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