Comparative analysis of the statutory duties of waqf managers under the State Waqf Enactment And The Duties Of Trustees Under The Trustee Act 1949

The paper seeks to propose improvements in terms of the statutory duties of the Waqf Managers in Malaysia (SIRC and appointed third parties) under the Waqf Enactments through a comparative review of the Trustee Act 1949. Specific duties such as the duty to invest, duty to report and duty to monitor as provided under the Trustee Act 1949 were critically analysed to determine whether it could be replicated or integrated in the current Waqf laws. It was found that the Waqf enactments can indeed be improved and insights from Trustee Act 1949 would serve as valuable comprehensions on how the provisions can be enhanced as part of the effort in perfecting the Waqf laws in Malaysia