Why was Dr Noor Aishah barred from giving expert opinion?

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Dr Noor Aishah Barred from Providing Further Expert Opinion Due to Registration Status

Dr Noor Aishah Rosli has been prevented from continuing to offer expert opinion in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir because she is not registered under the Allied Health Professions Act 2016. The Coroner's Court ruled that while her existing testimony and tendered evidence will remain on record, she cannot provide further expert opinions. The ultimate admissibility of her Exhibit I-299 will be decided at the inquest's conclusion.
Lack of Registration Under Allied Health Professions Act 2016

The central reason for the court's decision is Dr Noor Aishah's failure to register under the Allied Health Professions Act 2016 (Act 774). Conducting officer Nahra Dollah's objection, which highlighted this lack of registration, was partially upheld by Coroner Amir Shah Amir Hassan. This ruling specifically addresses her status as a child clinical psychologist, stating that registration under the Act is required to use such a title.
Registered Solely as a Counsellor

Despite possessing academic and clinical qualifications in child clinical psychology, Dr Noor Aishah is registered only with the Malaysian Board of Counsellors. Nahra Dollah argued that there was no evidence presented to demonstrate her registration as a specialist child clinical psychologist, only as a registered counsellor. This distinction was crucial in the court's determination regarding her expert capacity.
Legal Implications for Title Usage

The submission made during the proceedings emphasized that the use of the title "child clinical psychologist" necessitates registration under the Allied Health Professions Act 2016. It was further argued that holding and using this title without the required registration constitutes an offense. This legal framework underpins the court's ruling concerning Dr Noor Aishah's ability to provide expert opinion in this capacity.
Existing Evidence Remains on Record

While Dr Noor Aishah is barred from offering further expert opinions, the Coroner's Court has stipulated that her previously given oral testimony and documentary evidence, including Exhibit I-299, will remain part of the inquest's record. The final decision on whether Exhibit I-299 will be admitted as expert opinion, treated as factual evidence, or excluded entirely will be determined after the inquest has concluded.

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