Resources

Legal Resources & References in Malaysia

This hub curates useful laws, guides, and official references for students, workers, businesses, and the public.
It also serves as a modern landing page for legacy documents previously linked to MalaysianLaw.my.


Key Legal Documents & Acts

  • Federal Constitution of Malaysia — supreme law outlining fundamental liberties and the structure of government.
  • Employment Act 1955 — working hours, leave, overtime, protections for employees.
  • Industrial Relations Act 1967 — unfair dismissal, trade disputes, Industrial Court procedures.
  • Income Tax Act 1967 — chargeable income, reliefs, filing obligations for individuals and businesses.
  • Medical Act 1971 — registration and regulation of medical practitioners.
  • Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 — licensing and quality standards for private hospitals/clinics.
  • Personal Data Protection Act 2010 — data processing principles for organisations operating in Malaysia.

Government & Official Portals

Educational & Research References

  • Open access journals and case notes on Malaysian constitutional, employment, and tax law.
  • Law faculty repositories from public universities (selected articles and theses).
  • Curated case summaries on landmark decisions (civil & Shariah jurisdictions).

We will expand this section over time with links to journals, court digests, and teaching notes that aid public understanding.

Legacy Attachments & Downloads

Older backlinks may reference files previously hosted under /attachments/. Where possible, we will re-host summaries or provide official source links. If you reached this page via an old file link, you can:

  1. Search the official portals above for the latest version of the document.
  2. Contact us with the requested title/URL so we can restore or point you to an authoritative source.