Kelantan prepared to defend new shariah law in court, says deputy MB

Kelantan is braced to defend its newly enacted shariah law in court if required, according to Deputy Mentri Besar Fadzli Hassan. The state official said the legislation was developed following thorough scrutiny by legal experts, shariah scholars and constitutional specialists who examined the proposed provisions. The comprehensive review process, which involved multiple stakeholder consultations, was designed to ensure the law's robustness against potential judicial challenges. Fadzli Hassan's statement underscores the state government's confidence in the legal foundation of the new shariah enactment. The remarks come as shariah law reforms continue to generate discussion among legal observers and religious authorities across Malaysia's diverse legal landscape.