The country's two women Syariah judges, who will take up appointment officially on Aug 2, paid a courtesy call on Prime

Minister Najib Abdul Razak at his office in Putrajaya today.

Rafidah Abdul Razak, 39, and Surayah Ramlee, 31, met with Najib for about 30 minutes from 9am.

Also present at the meeting were Najib's wife Rosmah Mansor, Minister in the PM's Department Jamil Khir Baharom and chief syariah judge and director-general of the Malaysian Syariah Judiciary Department Ibrahim Lembut.

Rafidah will serve at the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court and Surayah at the Putrajaya Syariah Court.

Najib had announced the appointment of the two women syariah judges early this month, and said it was to enhance justice in cases involving families and women’s rights and to meet current needs.

Jamil Khir told reporters, Najib advised the judges to discharge their responsibilities well and to be impartial in making judgments.

Rafidah and Surayah said they would heed the advice of the prime minister to carry out their duties to the best of their capabilities in accordance with the law.

- Bernama