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MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
Tutorial 9 -- CUSTOMARY LAW
Each group presents one question.
QUESTION 1
The Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 has significantly changed the customary law
relating to non-Muslim marriage and divorce. Explain. [10 marks]
QUESTION 2
Malay and Aboriginal customary law are recognized as sources of law in Malaysia. Discuss to
what extent these customary law are being applied in the courts and state your opinion whether
they are still relevant as a source of law today. [10 marks]
QUESTION 3
Explain to what extent native customary law is an important source of law in the states of Sabah
and Sarawak. [10 marks]

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MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM tutorial 9 customary law

  • 1. MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM Tutorial 9 -- CUSTOMARY LAW Each group presents one question. QUESTION 1 The Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 has significantly changed the customary law relating to non-Muslim marriage and divorce. Explain. [10 marks] QUESTION 2 Malay and Aboriginal customary law are recognized as sources of law in Malaysia. Discuss to what extent these customary law are being applied in the courts and state your opinion whether they are still relevant as a source of law today. [10 marks] QUESTION 3 Explain to what extent native customary law is an important source of law in the states of Sabah and Sarawak. [10 marks]