Singapore legislation
Section 112
Section 112
Distribution of Muslim estate to be according to Muslim law
(1)
In the case of any Muslim person domiciled in Singapore dying intestate, the estate and effects must be distributed according to the Muslim law as modified, where applicable, by Malay custom.
(2)
This section applies in cases where a person dies partly intestate as well as in cases where he or she dies wholly intestate.
(3)
In the case of a Malay dying intestate, the court may make an order for the division of the harta sepencarian or jointly acquired property in such proportions as to the court seems fit.