ENACTMENT NO 1 OF 1990 SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1990
PART I - RELEVANCY CHAPTER 2 - RELEVANCY OF FACTS Character when relevant
Section 42. Previous bad character not relevant except in reply
In criminal proceedings the fact that the accused person has a bad character is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it become relevant.
Explanation 1- This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue.
Explanation 2 - A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character.