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1.2 THE HISTORY OF MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
1.2.1 EARLY MALAYA (14 CENTURY)
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• The Sultan (Ruler) was the source of law and the fountain of
justice.
• Hindu-Buddhist strong influence.
• Before the arrival of Islam, the laws applicable in this land
were the Malay custom laws, like the Adat Temenggung and
the Adat Perpatih.
Malacca Sultanate.
• Undang-undang Melaka (Laws of Malacca, also known as
Hukum Kanun Melaka).
• Undang-Undang Laut Melaka (Maritime Laws of Malacca).
• The coming of Islam - beginning of the introduction of Syariah
law.
1.2.2 PORTUGUESE (1511 – 1641)
• Portuguese law was not introduced in Malacca.
1.2.3 DUTCH (1641 TO 1795)
• Dutch law was not introduced in Malacca.
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