Native Law as One of The Sources of Law in Sabah Legal System

  • Salleh R
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Native law is one of the sources of law recognised by the Federal Constitution in Malaysia. In Sabah1, one of the states in East Malaysia, native law received its formal recognition from the British government in 1888. It continues to exist until today, governing matters involving the natives of Sabah. The law is administered by the native court, presided by the native chiefs. This paper discusses the evolution of native law in the State of Sabah since colonial times and analyses the development of customary law as one of the sources of law in the Malaysian legal system. The analysis includes a discussion on the validity of customs and the position of native law in the Sabah legal system.

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Salleh, R. B. (2021). Native Law as One of The Sources of Law in Sabah Legal System. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 6(11), 399–412. https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v6i11.1138

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