Malaysia legislation

Section 87

of *SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997

Section 87

(2)

(a)

Where the defendant takes the oath under subsection (1), the claim made by the plaintiff shall be dismissed.

(b)

If the defendant refuses to take such oath, the Court may ask the plaintiff to take the oath upon which his claim shall be accepted.

(3)

In a criminal case, evidence shall be given for the prosecution and the accused unless the accused pleads guilty.

Evidence by a single witness and oath by plaintiff