Malaysia legislation

Article V

of Negeri Sembilan Constitution

Article V

The Religion of the State shall be Islam as heretofore professed and practised in the

State;

but all other religions may be practised in peace and harmony by the persons professing them in any part of the State.

(1)

There shall be established a Majlis Agama

Islam to be called in English “Council of Muslim

Religion” to aid and advise His Highness and the Ruling

Chiefs in all matters relating to the religion of the State.

(2)

In exercising the functions and powers of the

Head of Muslim Religion in the State, His Highness shall obtain the concurrence of the Undangs.

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