Section 118. Powers and duties. (ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW ENACTMENT, 1952

ENACTMENT NO. 3 OF 1952
ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW ENACTMENT, 1952

PART V - MOSQUES

Section 118. Powers and duties.

(1) The pegawai masjid of any mosque shall have such powers and duties as may be set out in their respective Tauliah. While performing such duties or any of the duties hereinafter mentioned, the pegawai masjid shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code.

(2) Subject to the approval of His Highness the Sultan the Majlis may make rules for:

(a)

the appointment

jawatan kuasa kariah;

(b)

prescribing the manner in which the members of a

jawatan

kuasa kariah

shall be appointed; and

(c)

prescribing the duties and functions of a

jawatan kuasa kariah.

(3) The jawatan kuasa kariah in conjunction with the local pegawai masjid shall-

(a)

be responsible for the proper conduct and good order of the mosque and all Muslim burial grounds within their

kariah;

(b)

be responsible for the good conduct of the

anak kariah

of the mosque in matters

relating

to the Muslim Religion; and

(c)

give due and prompt information to the Majlis of all matters arising in the

kariah

and requiring the attention of the Majlis.