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Notices Notices for Members Bar Council Bookshop – Hot Pick (8 Sept 2011) 
| Bar Council Bookshop – Hot Pick (8 Sept 2011) |
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 Powers and Jurisdiction of Syariah Courts in Malaysia, 2nd Edition By Farid Sufian Shuaib Powers and Jurisdiction of Syariah Courts in Malaysia, 2nd Edition examines the position of Islam and Syariah courts in the context of the Malaysian Constitution and legal system. This book explains in detail the structure and organisation of Syariah courts and discusses the conflicting issues regarding the jurisdiction and powers of Syariah courts. Legal practitioners and law undergraduates will find this book useful as it addresses issues on legal pluralism and freedom of religion. It also discusses related legal provisions and case law that will enable readers to appreciate the intricacies of the problems faced by Syariah courts. This book also provides a historical overview of the powers and jurisdiction of Syariah courts in Malaysia and proposes some solutions to overcome and mitigate the problems faced by Syariah courts. This book also provides a historical overview of the powers and jurisdiction of Syariah courts in Malaysia and proposes some solutions to overcome and mitigate the problems faced by Syariah courts. Recent cases covered by the book include: • Subashini a/p Rajasingam v Saravanan a/l Thangathoray and other appeals [2008] 2 MLJ 147, FC; • Lina Joy vs Majlis Agama IslamWilayah Persekutuan dan Lain-lain [2007] 4 MLJ 585, FC; • Latifah bte Mat Zin lwn Rosmawati bte Sharibun & Anor [2007] 5 MLJ 101, FC; • Kaliammal a/p Sinnasamy vs Pengarah Jabatan Agama IslamWilayah Persekutuan (JAWI) dan Lain-lain [2006] 1 MLJ 685; • Dalam Perkara Permohonan Perisytiharan Status Agama Si Mati Mohammad Abdullah @ Moorthy a/l Maniam, Permohonan Ex-Parte Majlis Agama islamWilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (2006) 21 JH 210; • Public Prosecutor v Mohd Noor bin Jaafar [2005] 6 MLJ 745; and • Kamariah bte Ali dan Lain-Lain v Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan dan Satu Lagi [2002] 3 MLJ 657, CA; [2005] 1 MLJ 197, FC. This publication is available at the Bar Council Bookshop at RM56 (regular selling price RM70) while stocks last. The Bookshop is stocked with publications from LexisNexis and Members of the Malaysian Bar are entitled to discounts of 10% - 40% on all publications sold. The Bookshop is open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday. To order your preferred titles, please contact Nishta Jiwa (03-2050 2037) or Anand Kathavarayan (03-2050 2067), or email bookshop@malaysianbar.org.my. Please click here for the latest list of titles available at the Bar Council Bookshop. This article is based on information from here, where more details about the book are available.
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