Malaysia legislation
Section 9
Seksyen 9
In determining the amount of fee for Peguam Syarie, a Peguam Syarie shall have regard to all relevant circumstances, and in particular to—
(a)
the labour, skill, specialized knowledge and responsibility required of, and the time and labour expended by, the Peguam Syarie;
P.U. (A) 255 24
(b)
the complexity of the cause or matter in which it arises and the difficulty or novelty of the question involved;
(c)
whether such appointment will preclude his appearance for other matters or cases which he has a reasonable prospect of being appointed;
(d)
the number and importance of the documents prepared or perused;
(e)
the customary charges of the profession for similar services;
(f)
where money or property is involved, its amount or value;
(g)
the benefit and importance of the cause or matter to the client;
(h)
the nature of the job, whether casual or for a well-known client; and
(i)
the special position or seniority of the Peguam Syarie.
Prohibition to conduct case with intention to delay proceedings, etc.