The Business World

Introduction to Law

Why study law?

Laws regulate our lives. We must know what are our rights, duties, responsibilities and what we can do and cannot do (obligations) so that other people would not be hurt or injured.

By knowing the laws, we can protect ourselves from doing wrongs to other people or prevent ourselves from being used by others.

Law is not the same as justice. Justice refers to fairness or rightfulness. Justice is about moral value (good or right). Law is there to help the achievement of justice.

For business people, law is important. Law helps to ensure that the business people conduct a business in a proper and just manner and that it is done for the good or benefit of the people who use the product or service offered by the business. People should not be injured or suffered losses for using the goods or services.

This module introduces some basic knowledge about the following aspects of law:

1. Concept of law in Malaysia

2. Sources of Malaysian Law

3. The judicial System in Malaysia

4. The Law of Contract

5. Sale of Goods

6. Agency

7. Introduction to Employment Law

8. Intellectual Property

9. Company Law

In order to understand and appreciate the Law, students are advised to comprehend the principles of law and read the related cases in order to know how the law is applied. The final decisions made by the Courts, are known as Judgments.

1. Introduction to the Concept of Law in Malaysia

Concept of Law in Malaysia

What is law? Law & Justice Law, The State & The Constitution

• R. Rethana v. The Govt. of Malaysia & Anor (1988)

• Repco Holdings Bhd. V. Public Prosecutor (1997)

• Mamat Bin Daud & Others v. Govt. of Malaysia (1988)

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