Malaysia legislation
Section 4
of MAJLIS ADAT ISTIADAT SARAWAK ORDINANCE, 1977 ( Ord. No. 5/77 )
Section 4
(a)
the Ketua Majlis;
(b)
a representative of the Chief Minister’s Department;
and
(c)
not more than eleven other members.
(2)
The members of the Majlis other than ex officio members shall be appointed from among citizens who are natives of Sarawak:
Provided that a native who professes religion of Islam may be appointed a member if he is in the opinion of the Yang di-Pertua
Negeri well versed in the customary law and adat of any native community.
(3)
Every member of the Majlis shall, unless he sooner resigns or his appointment revoked, hold office for a term not exceeding three years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(4)
Every member of the Majlis may be paid such remuneration or allowances as the Chief Minister may determine.
(5)
The Schedule shall have effect with respect to the Majlis.
(6)
All members of the Majlis, officers and servants of the
Majlis shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the
Penal Code [Act 574].
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