Malaysia legislation
Section 52
of SYARIAH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1998
Section 52
(a)
if the whole subject matter of the action relates to immovable property situated within the Federal Territories;
(b)
if any relief is sought against any person domiciled or ordinarily residing or carrying on business within the
Federal Territories;
(c)
if, the action being properly brought against a person duly served within the Federal Territories, a person out of the Federal Territories is a necessary or proper party thereto; or
(d)
if in any case arising from marriage, the residence of one of the parties to the marriage is at the time of the application within the Federal Territories.
(2)
Subject to section 54, any order giving leave to effect service out of the jurisdiction outside Malaysia shall direct in what mode the service is to be effected and how such service may be proved.
Form of order