The Malaysian Legal System

The Malaysian Legal System is a unique synthesis of traditional local customs, Islamic law, and English common law. It occupies a niche area in the legal world and is a compulsory subject in Malaysian law schools. The study of our legal system is central to the understanding of the machinery of modern democratic society and to the sentiment of nationality. Most publications on this subject are rich in detail on the history of the legal system and contain complex discussions on legal principles and caselaw. The book entitled 'Malaysian Legal System Questions and Answers', however, aims to provide an easy read and a simplified source of reference for its readers by using the question-and-answer approach. It caters specially to first-year law students, students pursuing foundation in law programmes, students from non-law programmes and the public. The book was prepared by three lecturers of UiTMLaw, namely, Associate Professor Dr Tunku lntan Mainura Tunku Makmar Nizamuddin, Dr Azni Mohd Dian and Puan Siti Nuramani Abdul Manab. It is an up-to-date book covering important aspects of the Malaysian Legal System. The contents include sources of Malaysian law, concepts of constitutional supremacy and monarchy, separation of powers, doctrine of judicial precedent, court system, law-making processes and alternative dispute resolution.Tuan Ahmad Afiq Hasan, a Research Officer at the Research Unit, Chief Justice's Office, Federal Court of Malaysia, edited the book. The foreword was written by the former Chief Justice of Malaysia, YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Richard Malanjum.