Malaysia legislation

Section 21

the title of the proceedings shall be amended accordingly;

and

Syariah Court Civil Procedure

(Federal Territories)

any person added or substituted as a defendant shall be served with the documents of the proceedings unless he consents to waive the service.

The proceedings against the person referred to in paragraph

(b)

shall be deemed to have begun upon the date of such service or waiver, as the case may be.

Abatement of action