MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM

by Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed

Publisher - current law journal

Category - Law

The application of legal system varies from country to country and is largely shaped by the unique history of a particular country. The Malaysian legal system can be traced back to the British colonial rule and the knowledge of the legal history provides the foundation from which one can begin to understand and apply the principles of constitutional, administrative, and judicial law, among others. The 'Malaysian Legal System' book, which consists of twenty nine chapters, traces the various sources of the legal system in this country, before and during the British 'invasion' into the Straits Settlements, Malay States and Borneo States. It also encompasses inter alia, the sources of Malaysian law, Parliamentary process of law making, judicial doctrine of stare decisis at common law and Syariah, interpretation and construction of statutes, administration of justice and the Legal Profession of the Civil and Shariah system. The book also encompasses a step-by-step guideline on how to conduct an effective legal research and further, provides an introduction to the citation of cases, statutes, books, journal articles and electronic sources, among others. All in all, this book is a rich source of scholarly discussion on various aspects of the Malaysian Legal System, contributed by writers who are experts in their respective fields of interest. The research and multifarious knowledge of the contributors will certainly make this book an excellent source of reference as it is an all-embracing manuscript on the Malaysian Legal System. This book will be a precious source of reference and be immensely beneficial to a wide range of readers, and an essential reading for students pursuing the legal profession programme. It also provides instructive and thought-provoking reading.

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