Malaysia legislation

Section 58

of Majlis Ugama Islam Negeri Sabah Enactment 2004

Section 58

(1)

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any written instrument, the

Majlis shall be the sole trustee of all mosques in the State of Sabah.

(2)

Every mosque, together with the land on which it stands and any land which is appurtenant to and used for the purposes of the mosque, other than State land or land reserved for a public purpose, shall, upon registration under Sabah Land Ordinance direct that such capital property and assets shall be added to and form part of the

Baitulmal.

(5)

All instruments creating, evidencing or affecting any nazr am, together with any documents of title or other securities relating thereto, shall be held and retained by the Majlis.

Construction of instruments on nazr