Law in Malaysia

Islamic law, which is only applicable to Muslims, is
enacted under the Federal Constitution. The state
legislatures have the power and are permitted to make
Islamic laws pertaining to persons professing the Islam
religion. Such laws are administered by separate court
system, Syariah Courts. State legislature also has the
jurisdiction over the constitution, organization and
procedures of Syariah Courts.
Now, Islamic laws are increasingly applied in banking and
land laws other than applied to family matters and estate
matters. The YDPA is the head of Islam in his home state,
Penang, Malacca, Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territories.
The head of Islam of other States is Sultan.
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