A Muslim scholar has proposed that a consultative council consisting of representatives from both the syariah and civil courts be set up.

Wan Ji Wan Hussin is concerned that tabling amendments to the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 could create unease among certain quarters.

He said this in response to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak who confirmed on Thursday that the cabinet had agreed to table amendments to the law to ensure interfaith disputes involving civil marriages be resolved in civil courts.