Malaysia legislation
Section 203
Section 203
Whenever it is made to appear to the Judge of the Syariah High Court –
(a)
that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in any Syariah Subordinate Court;
(b)
that some question of law of unusual difficulty is likely to arise;
(c)
that a view of the place in or near which any offence has been committed may be required for the satisfactory trial of the offence;
(d)
that an order under this section will tend to the general convenience of the parties or witnesses; or
(e)
that such an order is expedient for the ends of justice, or is required by any provision of this Enactment, the Judge may order –
(aa) that any particular criminal case be transferred to and tried before the
Syariah High Court; or
(bb) that an accused person be tried in another Syariah Subordinate Court.
Application for transfer to be supported by affidavit