Lecture 1 for Law

LECTURE 1

INTRODUCTION TO THE SOURCES OF LAW

1. Learning Objectives:

The aim of this topic is to enable students to:

• Show a basic understanding of law and the Malaysian Legal System

• Apply the substantive knowledge of legal system by citing cases and relevant statutes

2. Learning Outcome:

A successful student will be able to:

• Explain briefly about the Malaysian Legal System

• List down the sources of Malaysian Law

• Tell the differences between:

➢ Written and Unwritten laws

➢ English Common Law and Equity

WHAT IS LAW?

• Derived from customary practices of society

• Law consists of rules recognized and acted on by courts of justice

• Body of rules which are enforced by the state

• Society to be bound by and follow the rules laid down

• Its aim is to attain justice and regulate the society towards achieving the same goal

LAW IN THE STUDY OF BUSINESS

• People involved in business needs to have a reasonable grasp of relevant areas of law for the purposes of ensuring that the business stays within the law

• If not it can lead to costly claims being made against the business

• Eg: If you wrongfully dismissed your employee not knowing the rules protecting the employee under the Employment Law, you will have to pay a high compensation to him. Eventually it will also lead to the damage of the reputation of your business

• Eg: Also helps you to take all reasonable steps to avoid your clients/customers from taking any actions against you under the Consumer Protection Act 1999

LAW IN MALAYSIA

WHAT UNITEDS THIS 2 PARTS OF MALAYSIA ?

• Parliament -Legislative body for the whole country

• Federal Court -Acts as the final Court of Appeal for the whole country

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