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Chapter XVIII

203. Interim order for maintenance

(1)

Subject to the provisions of the Islamic Family Law Act

(Chapter 217), on the application of any party entitled to maintenance in any cause or matter, if the Court is satisfied that the circumstances require an interim order for maintenance to be made against the person liable in accordance with Hukum Syara’ to pay maintenance, the Court may make such order which shall have immediate effect and shall continue in force until the Court has made a decision in respect of the cause or matter.

(2)

Where the application referred to in subsection (1) is in respect of an interim order for the maintenance of a child, the Court shall not make such order unless it is satisfied that the father or the person liable in accordance with Hukum Syara’ has the capability to pay for the maintenance applied for.

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