Malaysia legislation

Section 119

of *SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997

Section 119

Where a witness has given his evidence by way of syahadah and the Judge has reason to believe that he is not ‘adil, the Judge shall order such witness to be examined as hereinafter provided.

Explanation—If it appears to a Judge that a witness who has given syahadah is unworthy of credit he shall cause such witness to be examined to determine whether he is ‘adil or otherwise.