Malaysia legislation

Section 24

of LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026

Section 24

(2)

The certificate shall remain in effect for any pending cause of action.

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(3)

Notwithstanding subsection (2), and subject to section 33, an aided person shall apply for a new legal aid certificate if he wishes to appeal any decision made by the lower court in relation to any syariah proceedings that have been disposed of and such application shall be deemed to be a fresh application.

Additional powers to issue legal aid certificate in civil and syariah proceedings

Section 24 — LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026