The Malaysian Syariah Courts: A Critical Primer | Part One
To understand the Malaysian Syariah courts, it is necessary first to understand the Malaysian legal system. This is because the Syariah court does not define the Malaysian legal system; instead the Syariah courts are only relevant over an exclusive and very limited area within that legal system. In this part, I will discuss the position of Islam in the Federal Constitution. Then, I will locate the Syariah court within our constitutional framework. I will conclude …