Singapore legislation

Clause 3

of Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill

Clause 3

Repeal and re-enactment of section 3

Section 3 of the principal Act is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Establishment and functions of Majlis3.—

(1)

As from the commencement of the Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Act 1998, the Majlis Ugama Islam, Singapura, shall continue in existence.(2) It shall be the function and duty of the Majlis —

(a)

to advise the President of Singapore in matters relating to the Muslim religion in Singapore;

(b)

to administer matters relating to the Muslim religion and Muslims in Singapore including any matter relating to the Haj or halal certification;

(c)

to administer all Muslim endowments and funds vested in it under any written law or trust;

(d)

to administer the collection of zakat and fitrah and other charitable contributions for the support and promotion of the Muslim religion or for the benefit of Muslims in Singapore in accordance with this Act;

(e)

to administer all mosques and Muslim religious schools in Singapore; and

(f)

to carry out such other functions and duties as are conferred upon the Majlis by or under this Act or any other written law.”.

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