Malaysia legislation
Section 23
of KAEDAH-KAEDAH PROFESION GUAMAN SYARIE (WILAYAH-WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN) (ETIKA MEMBUAT PUBLISITI) 2024
Seksyen 23
(1)
A Peguam Syarie shall, in so far as it is or should be under his control, ensure that any publicity relating to his practice or the practice of his firm is done in accordance with these Rules, whether such publicity is done by him, his employee or any other person on his behalf.
(2)
Where a Peguam Syarie becomes aware of any impropriety in any publicity relating to his practice or the practice of his firm, he shall, in so far as it is or should be under his control, use his best endeavours to rectify or withdraw the publicity and he shall at all times ensure that the Majlis Peguam Syarie is informed in writing about the matter.
(3)
Where it appears to the Majlis Peguam Syarie that any publicity relating to the practise of a Peguam Syarie or his firm is contrary to these Rules, the Majlis Peguam Syarie may, without prejudice to its powers under the Act, after due inquiry, order the Peguam Syarie or his firm, or both to alter, modify, withdraw, remove or discontinue the publicity.
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(4)
The responsibility of a Peguam Syarie under this rule shall not be delegable.
Made 30 May 2024
DATO’ ZAINUL RIJAL BIN ABU BAKAR
Chairman of the Majlis Peguam Syarie
Approved 7 June 2024
DATUK DR. MOHD NA’IM BIN MOKHTAR
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
(Religious Affairs)