SYLLABUS
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
1.1 Elaborate in general the history of Malaysian Legal System
1.2 Explain the source of laws
a. Written Laws: -
1. Federal Constitution
2. State constitutions
3. Legislation/Statute (Act, Enactment and Ordinance)
4. Subsidiary legislation.
b. Unwritten Laws: -
1. Customs Law,
2. English Law (Common Law & Equity)
3. Judicial Decisions
4. Islamic Law
1.3 Describe the classification of laws :-
a. Civil/Criminal laws
b. Private laws/Public laws
c. International laws
1.4 Explain the following elements and their roles
a. The Royal Highness (Yang di Pertuan Agong)
b. Government components
1.5 Determine the court hierarchy and their scope of power/jurisdictions
a. Superior Courts
1. Federal Courts,
2. Court of Appeal,
3. High Courts
b. Subordinate Courts
1. Sessions Courts
2. Magistrate Courts
