1. MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
TUTORIAL
Present a brief slideshow presentation on the following questions.
1. Explain briefly the term ‘legal pluralism’.
2. Describe the legal fiction concocted by colonial judges with regard to the island of
Penang. Support your answer with relevant authorities.
3. Discuss the effect of the introduction of the Royal Charter of Justice 1807 on the Muslim
Law in Penang.
4. Explain how the British residential system and the British advisory system resulted in the
indirect reception of English law into the Malay States.
5. Explain briefly the formal reception of English law into the states of Sarawak and Sabah.
6. The division of legislative and executive powers between the central and the state
government is performed in three different modes. Explain.
7. A Bill has to pass through certain Parliamentary procedure before it becomes an Act of
Parliament. With reference to relevant statutory provisions, explain the procedure for the
passing of an Act of Parliament.