Understand legal channels, seek accurate guidance - Raja Muda of Perlis
PADANG BESAR: Every citizen should be aware of their rights and responsibilities by understanding available legal channels and seeking accurate guidance when requiring related services.
Every person in Perlis should be knowledgeable about their legal rights and duties by comprehending the legal avenues open to them, and by seeking precise guidance when they need these services. The Legal Aid Department serves as a crucial connection between the general public and the justice system, His Highness the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, explained during the conclusion of the Perlis state-level Legal Aid Department Discourse 2026.
The services offered by this department assist individuals in grasping their rights, obtaining advice, and selecting suitable resolution channels.
During the closing ceremony held at Felda Rimba Mas today, the Raja Muda witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Legal Aid Department and the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs). Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra also highlighted the discourse, which presented attendees with updates on the latest services, including increased legal aid in civil and Sharia matters, the Madani Mediation Centre, Legal Companion, and Public Defence.
The Raja Muda emphasized that these knowledge-sharing events should be expanded to ensure legal awareness among a wider section of the population. Every participant can serve as a bridge, helping others recognize their rights, understand available channels, and access legal services more easily, he added. Regarding the MoU, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra said the collaboration demonstrates the commitment of both institutions to extending service benefits to the community, particularly the asnaf group.
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