Malaysia legislation
Section 82
Section 82
(a)
the recording of a reprimand or censure against the name of the Peguam Syarie in the Register;
(b)
imposition of a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit;
(c)
the suspension of the Peguam Syarie from practice for such period not exceeding five years; or
(d)
the striking off the name of the Peguam Syarie from the
Register.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Disciplinary Board may also make an order of restitution of the complainant’s moneys if it is established that the moneys were or are held by the Peguam
Syarie in his professional capacity and the complainant is entitled to the return of the moneys or part of the moneys.
(3)
The Disciplinary Board shall, before imposing any one or more of the penalties or punishments under subsection (1) or making an order of restitution under subsection (2), notify the
Peguam Syarie of its intention to do so and give him a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
(4)
If the Disciplinary Board makes an order that the Peguam
Syarie should make restitution to the complainant, the Disciplinary
Board may stipulate the time within which such restitution shall be made.
(5)
The return of the moneys or part of the moneys referred to in subsection (2) may be recoverable by the complainant as a civil debt.
Suspension of Peguam Syarie