It will have the authority to confiscate the property of any man who fails to provide for his ex-wife.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the court was now in the final process of getting the views of various parties on its administration before it is tabled to the Cabinet.

“It is in the final stages. The attorney-general, finance ministry, and women, family and community development ministry have given their views.

“Maybe in two weeks’ time, it would be ready to be presented to the Cabinet.

“After that, it would take two to three weeks before it is approved,” he told reporters after officiating the Women’s Day 2019 Seminar at the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim).

He said setting up the court was a reflection of the commitment by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government to protect women neglected by their ex-husbands.

The seminar, in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2019, was organised by Ikim and Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram). It discussed issues relating to women, including their participation in society and organisations.

Present at the launching of the one-day seminar were Ikim director-general Prof Azizan Baharuddin and Ikram president Mohd Parid Sheikh Ahmad.