Section 112. Powers and duties. (ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW

ENACTMENT No. 1 Of 1959
ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW

PART V - MOSQUES

Section 112. Powers and duties.

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

(2) Subject to the approval of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong the Majlis may make rules for-

(a) the appointment of a jawatan kuasa kariah;

(b) prescribing the manner 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 thelocal 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.