Malaysia legislation
Section 3
Section 3
⎯(1)
There shall be a body to be known as the “Majlis Islam
Sarawak” to aid and advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in matters relating to the religion of Islam in the State, except matters on Islamic
Law and laws relating to the administration of justice, and to exercise such powers and duties as are conferred by this Ordinance.
(2)
Upon the commencement of this section, the “Majlis
Islam”, existing by virtue of section 3 of the repealed Ordinance, shall be deemed to be the Majlis referred to in subsection (1).
Legal entity and powers of the Majlis