Singapore legislation

Regulation 18

of Administration of Muslim Law (Muslim Religious Schools) Rules 2016

Regulation 18

Grounds for refusal to recognise applicant

Amended byS 648/2025 wef 01/10/2025

Subregulation 1

The Majlis may refuse to recognise an applicant as a recognised Islamic teacher or recognised Quranic teacher if —

(a)

any requirement for recognition in rule 17(2) is not met;

(b)

the Majlis is satisfied that the application or any document given in support of the application contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular, or there is a material omission from such application or document; or

(c)

the Majlis is of the view that it is against the public interest or the interests of students to recognise the applicant.

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 648/2025 wef 01/10/2025

To avoid doubt, section 88G(a) of the Act applies to a refusal of the Majlis to recognise an applicant as a recognised Islamic teacher or recognised Quranic teacher.