Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad reportedly expressed hope that proposed amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355) would be done after the 15th general election.

According to Bernama, the minister said the cabinet had approved proposing the bill on Aug 26 and passed the matter to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

However, the amendment bill was not tabled in Parliament because it has been dissolved to pave way for the election.