Malaysia legislation

Section 30

of *SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019

Section 30

(a)

unless he is practising or intends to practice either as a sole proprietor or by a partnership in the Federal Territories;

(b)

unless he is employed full time in his practice in the Federal

Territories by a firm under which the Peguam Syarie practises; or

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(c)

if he is gainfully employed by any other person, firm or body in a capacity other than as a Peguam Syarie.

(2)

Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(c), a Peguam Syarie who is gainfully employed by any other person, firm or body in a capacity other than as a

Peguam Syarie may, upon obtaining the approval of the Majlis Peguam

Syarie, apply for an Annual Practising Certificate.

(3)

For the purpose of this section, a qualified person shall not be construed as being gainfully employed if he is serving with the Syariah Officer Services,

Legal Aid Department or Judicial and Legal Services.

Register of Practitioners

Section 30 — SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019