Enactment No 3 Of 1991 ADMINISTRATION OF ISLAMIC LAW ENACTMENT 1991
PART II - THE MAJLIS UGAMA ISLAM DAN ADAT RESAM MELAYU PAHANG
Section 5. Powers and functions of the Majlis.
(1) The Majlis shall assist and advise His Royal Highness the Sultan in respect of all matters relating to the religion of Islam and Malay custom, except matters relating to Hukum Syarak and those relating to the administration of justice, insofar as it relates to the State of Pahang, and in all such matters shall be the chief authority in the State of Pahang after His Royal Highness the Sultan save as otherwise provided in this Enactment or any Enactment relating to the religion of Islam.
(2) The Majlis in discharging its functions shall have the power to deliberate and carry on all activities pertaining to the development of the religion of Islam and Malay custom.
(3) The Majlis in discharging its functions may establish and promote the establishment of companies either on its own or in association with other bodies or persons and may give financial assistance to such companies.
(4) The Majlis may purchase, underwrite, or otherwise acquire any stock and shares in any public or private companies the business of which in the opinion of the Majlis is not against Islamic principles.