National Book Award 2019

On Monday, 1 April 2019, Dr. Daleleer Kaur Randawar was awarded the National Book Award 2019 by National Book Development Foundation for her book “The Law on Domestic Violence in Malaysia”. Affectionately known as Dr. Dolly to her colleagues and students, this award was bestowed on her for writing the Best Book in the Social Science Category for Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia. Dr. Dolly received the award from the Minister of Federal Territories YB Tuan Haji Khalid bin Abd. Samad. The event was held to appreciate and acknowledge contributions in the publication field. The event, organised by the National Book Development Foundation, was held at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2019. Dr Dolly’s book, “The Law on Domestic Violance in Malaysia” discusses on domestic violence related to Muslim and non-Muslim in Malaysia. This book explains clearly the legal principles goveming domestic violence in providing proctection towards the victims. The book was co-authored with Prof. Dr. Najibah Mohd Zin from Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyah of Laws (AIKOL) International Islamic University Malaysia. The analysis and the discussion provided by the authors will assist readers to grasp the basic law as well as the more intricate aspects of domestic violence. Comparison with certain selected jurisdictions is made to provide as insight and suggest necessary reforms to suit the modem communities and the changing society. The book aims to provide invaluable resource for scholars, students, researchers and practitioners regarding the law on domestic violence in Malaysia and some selected jurisdictions.