Malaysia legislation
Section 4A
Section 4A
The office of Mufti and Deputy Mufti shall be vacated if –
(a)
he dies;
(b)
he becomes a bankrupt;
(c)
he is of unsound mind or is otherwise incapable to perform his duties;
(d)
he had failed to attend the meeting of State Fatwa Council for three consecutive times without the approval from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri;
(e)
he is not in Malaysia for more than three consecutive months without the written approval from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri;
(f)
his conduct, whether in connection with his duties as the Mufti or Deputy Mufti or otherwise, has been such as to bring discredit on the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or the
Office of Mufti.
(g)
he has acted against the interest of the State;
(h)
his resignation is accepted by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri; or
(i)
his appointment is revoked by the Yang diPertua Negeri.
Functions of the Mufti