Malaysia legislation

Section 28

of SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019

Section 28

(2)

The Majlis Peguam Syarie shall, within twenty-one days after the application is received under subsection (1), issue the

Supporting Acknowledgement to the Peguam Syarie if—

(a)

the Majlis Peguam Syarie is satisfied that the Peguam

Syarie is not prohibited from holding an Annual Practising

Certificate under section 30;

(b)

the Peguam Syarie has submitted or has been exempted from submitting the accountant report under this Act;

(c)

the Peguam Syarie is not indebted in respect of any fees or levies payable to the Majlis Peguam Syarie under this Act; and

(d)

the Peguam Syarie intends to practise under the name of the firm that has been approved under section 39.

(3)

A disciplinary proceeding may be taken against any Peguam

Syarie if in, or in relation to, an application under this section, he makes false statement which is material to the application.

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Act 814

Issuance of Annual Practising Certificate

Section 28 — SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019