How are judges appointed?
His Majesty, the <i>Yang di-Pertuan Agong</i> appoints the <b>Chief Justice</b>, head of the Malaysian judiciary, on the advice of the Prime Minister after consulting the Conference of Rulers. The appointment is sim ...
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How does the court system of Malaysia work?
The hierarchy of courts of Malaysia starts with the Magistrates Court as the first level followed by the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Malaysia, which is the highest level.
The High Court, Court of Appeal and the ...
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What is the court etiquette in Malaysia? What are the dos and don'ts in a court?
You must present yourself in a clean and professional manner. No sleeveless shirt, clothing appealing in style and colour, shorts, mini skirts (above knee-length), jeans, slippers, caps, helmet or headgear, sunglasses or dark glasses, leat ...
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What documents do I need to bring to the court?
<b>Personal Identification</b>
When you appear at the court, you will need to provide your personal identification for identity verification. If you are a citizen of Malaysia, identification document you need is your National ...
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What power does the Magistrates Court have?
Magistrates are divided into First Class and Second Class Magistrates. First Class Magistrates are legally qualified and have greater power while Second Class Magistrates are normally appointed.
In criminal matters, Section 87 of the Su ...
