Syariah Court Civil Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1998
Akta Tatacara Mal Mahkamah Syariah (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1998
Makes provisions relating to civil procedure for the Syariah Courts.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 144 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 175 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 585 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Islamic affairs |
| Year | 1998 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 January 2006 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to make provisions relating to civil procedure for the Syariah Courts.
Cited on these pages
Muslim family law and Islamic estate planningState Islamic laws: a guide to the 13 states and the Federal TerritoriesSyariah Court Civil Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1998 (Act 585)Syariah Court Evidence (Federal Territories) Act 1997 (Act 561)Laws citedFamily & marriageCourts & disputes
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 1 January 2006 | 175 | 7694b68dfb58 | PDF 1.3 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 January 2006 | 144 | 8313a596be84 | PDF 0.2 MB |
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