Malaysia legislation
Section 85
of *SYARIAH CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997
Section 85
If the amended or added charge is such that proceeding immediately with the trial is likely, in the opinion of the Court, to prejudice the accused or the Prosecutor, as mentioned in section 84,
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the Court may either direct a new trial or adjourn the trial for such period as may be necessary.