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The Special Court
✓ The special court was established in 1993 (Article 182 of the

Federal Constitution) to hear cases of offences or wrongdoings

made by a Ruler.

✓ A Ruler includes the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King), the sultans

of monarchical states in Malaysia, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri,

and the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, i.e.: the head of states of

Malaysia and its component states.

✓ Prior to this, a Ruler was immune from any proceedings

brought against them in their personal capacity.

Syariah Courts

✓ Syariah court have jurisdiction only over matters involving

Muslims.

✓ Limited jurisdiction over matters of state Islamic (sharia) law.

✓ The Syariah Courts and can generally only pass sentences of

not more than 3 years imprisonment, a fine of up to RM5,000,

and/or up to six strokes of the cane.

✓ Jurisdiction in marriage, inheritance, and apostasy.

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