Undang-Undang Syariah Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan

The Undang-Undang Syariah Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territories Shariah Law) is a set of laws that govern the application of Islamic law in the federal territories of Malaysia. It was first introduced in 1993 and has been amended several times since then.

The law covers a wide range of issues, including criminal offenses, family law, and Islamic finance. Here are some of the key provisions of the law:

1. Criminal Offenses: The law specifies punishments for crimes such as theft, adultery, and drinking alcohol. Punishments include fines, imprisonment, and caning.

2. Family Law: The law covers issues such as marriage, divorce, child custody, and inheritance. It sets out the rules for these matters according to Islamic principles.

3. Islamic Finance: The law regulates Islamic finance in the federal territories. It covers areas such as banking, insurance, and investment, and ensures that they are in line with Islamic principles.

4. Jurisdiction: The law is enforced by the Syariah Court of the Federal Territories, which has the power to hear and determine cases related to Islamic law.

5. Application: The law applies to all Muslims in the federal territories of Malaysia, regardless of their ethnicity or nationality. Non-Muslims are not subject to these laws.

It is important to note that the Federal Territories Shariah Law is not the same as the country's civil law. Civil law applies to all citizens of Malaysia, while Shariah law only applies to Muslims in the federal territories.

In addition, the implementation of the law has been controversial, with some critics arguing that it discriminates against non-Muslims and violates the country's secular constitution. However, supporters of the law argue that it is necessary to preserve and protect Islamic values and principles in the federal territories.

Akta Kesalahan Jenayah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1997 [Akta 559]
Akta Tatacara Jenayah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1997 [Akta 560]
Akta Keterangan Mahkamah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1997 [Akta 561]

Akta 559 – Suatu Akta bagi mengadakan peruntukan bagi kesalahan jenayah Syariah, dan perkara yang berhubungan dengannya.

Akta 560 – Suatu Akta untuk membuat peruntukan yang berhubungan dengan tatacara jenayah syariah bagi Mahkamah Syariah.

Akta 561 – Suatu Akta untuk mentakrifkan undang-undang keterangan bagi Mahkamah Syariah.