Section 6
Appointment of the Syariah Supreme Court Judge
of Syariah Courts Enactment 2024
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Section 6
(1)
The Yang di-Pertua Negeri may, on the recommendation of the Majlis, appoint nine Syariah
Supreme Court Judges.
(2)
A person is qualified for appointment as a Syariah Supreme Court Judge under subsection
(1)
if he is a citizen and -
(a)
has held position as Syariah Appeal Court Judge; or
(b)
for a period of fifteen years before his appointment
(i)
has served in legal and judiciary services; or
(ii)
has engaged in syariah or legal field and knowledgeable in Hukum Syarak.
(3)
A person who is appointed under subsection (1) shall hold office for a period of three years and is eligible for reappointment.