Administration of Islamic Law (Federal Territories) Act 1993
Akta Pentadbiran Undang-Undang Islam (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1993
Provides for the Federal Territories a law concerning the enforcement and administration of Islamic Law, the constitution and organization of the Syariah Courts, and related matters.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 74 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 80 pages
Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 505 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Islamic affairs |
| Year | 1993 |
| Official “last updated” | 21 June 2022 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to provide for the Federal Territories a law concerning the enforcement and administration of Islamic Law, the constitution and organization of the Syariah Courts, and related matters.
Cited on these pages
Administration of Islamic Law (Federal Territories) Act 1993 (Act 505)Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984 (Act 303)Malaysian law and Sharia comparedMuslim family law and Islamic estate planningSharia in the Federal ConstitutionSmall Estates (Distribution) Act 1955 (Act 98)State Islamic laws: a guide to the 13 states and the Federal TerritoriesSyariah Court Civil Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1998 (Act 585)Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355)Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997 (Act 559)Syariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1997 (Act 560)Laws citedFamily & marriageDeath, wills, hibah, faraid & estates
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
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| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 21 June 2022 | 80 | 2c0bcf74371e | PDF 0.9 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 21 June 2022 | 74 | c737a9a25b82 | PDF 0.9 MB |
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