LAN-TC-01 Edisi Kedua: Tatacara Kelulusan Bagi Kursus Pengajian Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta (IPTS)
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1.
Title of subject
Malaysian Legal System I
2.
Subject code
BMY1614
3.
Status of subject
Core
4.
Stage
Degree
5.
Version
Date of Previous Version : May 2007
Date of Current Version: October 2008
6.
Credit hour
3
LAN Credit Hour
Equivalent
2.67
7.
Pre-Requisite
Nil
8.
Teaching Staff
Ms. Nurhayati Ismail, LLB (Hons; LLB(Syariah); MCL (IIUM)
9.
Semester
Year 1, Trimester 1
10. Objective of
Subject
The objectives of this subject are to expose the students to our Malaysian Legal
system. To ensure that students understand the legal history and the sources of
the legal system.
11. Learning
Outcome of
Subject
The students will be able to identify the sources of Malaysian Legal system. The
student will be able to acquire the skill to analyse the judicial decisions of the
courts. They will be able to identify, explain and apply the rules of interpretation
of law.
Programme Outcomes
% of
Contribution
40

Ability to acquire and apply fundamental legal
principles
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Capability to communicate effectively
20
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Acquisition of legal competence
20

Understanding the commitment of professional and
ethical responsibilities
20
1
Borang ini diisi berasaskan buku “Garis Panduan Prosedur Dan Proses Mendapatkan Kelulusan, Standard Minimum Dan
Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”, buku “Garis Panduan Standard Dan Kriteria Kursus Pengajian IPTS” dan
buku “Bimbingan Menyediakan Dokumen Memohon Kelulusan Dan Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”
LAN-TC-01 Edisi Kedua: Tatacara Kelulusan Bagi Kursus Pengajian Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta (IPTS)
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12. Assessment
Scheme
13. Details of subject
Tutorial /
Assignment
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Group assignment
Focus group discussion at
tutorial
20%
Class Participation

Oral Participation
10%
Test / Quiz

Written exam
20%
Final Exam

Written exam
50%
Topics Covered
Hours
1. Introduction
The definition of law; legal terminology; Malaysian legal
history; the influence of English law in Malaysian courts
6
2. Sources of Law
Meaning of sources of law; the different sources of law;
'written law' and 'unwritten law' plus
6
The Constitutions
The Constitutional History; the federal Constitution; The
monarch; Conference of rulers their appointments and
powers
3. Legislation
Legislation; interpretation; bills; the legislative process;
royal assent; appraisal of legislation as an important a
source of law
6
Subsidiary Legislation
Definition; control of subsidiary legislation; subsidiary
legislation and proclamation of emergency; subdelegation
4. English law
Reception of English law in Malaysia; Common law and
equity; Sections 3 and 5 of Civil Law Act
5. Judicial Decisions
The common law derived from judicial decisions; doctrine
of judicial precedent; distinction between ratio decidendi
and obita dictum; hierarchy of the precedents; departing
from the precedents
6. Islamic Law
Definition, Historical background, Islam and Islamic law in
Malaysia
6
6
6
7. Customary law
Definition, Historical background, Customary law in
Malaysia
6
Total Contact Hours
42
2
Borang ini diisi berasaskan buku “Garis Panduan Prosedur Dan Proses Mendapatkan Kelulusan, Standard Minimum Dan
Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”, buku “Garis Panduan Standard Dan Kriteria Kursus Pengajian IPTS” dan
buku “Bimbingan Menyediakan Dokumen Memohon Kelulusan Dan Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”
LAN-TC-01 Edisi Kedua: Tatacara Kelulusan Bagi Kursus Pengajian Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta (IPTS)
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14. Teaching and
Learning Activity
This subject will be delivered using the following means:
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Lecture Hours = 28 hours
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Tutorial Hours = 14 hours
Total Contact Hours = 42
15. Laboratory
NIL
16. Reading Material
Text Book
Ramy Bulan, (2004) An Introduction to Malaysian Legal
System, 1st edition, Kuala Lumpur.
References
1.
Gurmit Kaur, (2001), Civil Procedure, Malayan Law
Journal, Kuala Lumpur.
2.
Wu Min Aun, (1990) An Introduction to Malaysian Legal
System, 3rd edition, Longman, Kuala Lumpur.
3.
Prof. Ahmad Mohamed Ibrahim, Ahilemah Joned,
(1985), Sistem Undang-Undang Di Malaysia, Dewan
Bahasa dan Pustaka : Kuala Lumpur.
4.
P.F. Smith and Bailey, (1984), The Modern English
legal System , Sweet and Maxwell.
5.
Michael Zander, (1985), The Law-Making Process 2nd.
Edition (Weiden and Nicolson)
3
Borang ini diisi berasaskan buku “Garis Panduan Prosedur Dan Proses Mendapatkan Kelulusan, Standard Minimum Dan
Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”, buku “Garis Panduan Standard Dan Kriteria Kursus Pengajian IPTS” dan
buku “Bimbingan Menyediakan Dokumen Memohon Kelulusan Dan Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”