Malaysia legislation

Section 119

of Syariah Evidence Ordinance, 2001

Section 119

Where a witness has given his evidence by way of syahadah and the Judge has reason to believe that he is not ‘adil, the

Judge shall order such witness to be examined as hereinafter provided.

Explanation — If it appear to a Judge that a witness who has given syahadah is unworthy of credit, he shall cause such witness to be examined to determine whether he is ‘adil or otherwise.

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