Malaysia legislation

Section 64

of Syariah Civil Procedure Ordinance, 2001

Section 64

(a)

at any time before the day of appearance, serve on the plaintiff a defence; or

(b)

appear on the day of appearance and dispute the plaintiff’s claim.

(2)

Where a defendant appears in Court and disputes the plaintiff’s claim, the Court may order him to serve a defence within such time as it may direct.

(3)

A defence shall be in Form MS 16.

Form of defence

Section 64 — Syariah Civil Procedure Ordinance, 2001