Law in Malaysia
Law in Malaysia
Law in Malaysia
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Customs are another important source of<br />
unwritten law. Customs are <strong>in</strong>herited from one<br />
generation to another generation. Every race has<br />
its own customs. Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and H<strong>in</strong>dus customs<br />
are governed by Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and H<strong>in</strong>du Customary<br />
<strong>Law</strong>. Natives <strong>in</strong> Sabah and Sarawak have their<br />
own customary law which relates to the land<br />
and family matters. ‘Adat’ applies to malays.<br />
There are two types of Adat; Adat Perpatih and<br />
Adat Temenggung.<br />
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