Hadi’s rejection of civil law paves way to theocracy, says G25
The group says what the PAS president describes as 'colonial-era laws' are part of the constitution's structure and a covenant with all Malaysians.
The G25, a coalition of retired civil servants, has expressed concerns that PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang's proposal to abolish colonial-era laws would usher Malaysia into a theocratic state. Hadi suggests these laws hinder the implementation of sharia law, but the G25 argues that removing them would create legal uncertainty and undermine investor confidence.
The coalition believes that the Civil Law Act, carried over from Malaysia's founding fathers, provides a stable legal foundation for the country. The G25 also warns that repealing the Civil Law Act would remove the basis for applying common law and equity rules, potentially causing significant legal and economic disruption.
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