Malaysia legislation

Section 5

of *ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW (FEDERAL TERRITORY) ACT 1984

Section 5

Criterion for deciding whether a person is a Muslim

If for the purposes of this Act any question arises as to whether a person is a Muslim, that question shall be decided according to the criterion of general reputation, without making any attempt to question the faith, beliefs, conduct, behaviour, character, acts, or omissions of that person.

Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) 17

Subsisting valid marriages deemed to be registered under this

Section 5 — ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW (FEDERAL TERRITORY) ACT 1984