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✓ The two High Courts in Malaysia have The High Courts

have unlimited civil jurisdiction, and generally hear

actions where the claim exceeds RM1,000,000, other than

actions involving motor vehicle accidents, landlord and

tenant disputes and distress. The High Courts hear all

matters relating to:

i. the validity or dissolution of marriage (divorce) and

matrimonial causes

ii. bankruptcy and matters relating to the winding-up of

companies

iii. guardianship or custody of children

iv. grants of probate, wills, and letters of administration of

estates

v. injunctions, specific performance, or rescissions of

contracts

vi. legitimacy of persons

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