KUALA LUMPUR: Syariah civil procedure laws in the Federal Territories are being amended, with measures to address non-compliance with nafkah orders among the proposed changes.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli said the Syariah Judiciary Department Malaysia and the Federal Territories Syariah Court are drafting the proposed amendments.
"This includes studying how existing provisions and enforcement procedures can be improved so that action against those who purposely defy orders can be carried out more effectively," she told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Marhamah was responding to Zulkifli Ismail (PN–Jasin) regarding the government's efforts and firm measures to address delays in Syariah Court proceedings, particularly in alimony and child support claims that have remained unresolved for years.
