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Minister: Ngeh's suggestion on syariah committee 'baseless'
Published:  Dec 29, 2023 5:53 PM
Updated: 9:53 AM
Beruas MP Ngeh Koo Ham’s suggestion for non-Muslim representation in the special committee on syariah law was “baseless”, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

In a statement, Mohd Na’im said the Special Committee to Study the Competency of State Legislative Assemblies to Legislate Islamic Law is made up of those who specialise in the Federal Constitution, civil law, and syariah law.

“They are qualified to provide...


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