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
- Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) — legislation, law reform, federal gazettes.
- Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) — e-Filing, tax reliefs, updates.
- Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia (Industrial Court) — awards, procedures, guides.
- Malaysian Bar — practice directions, articles, public resources.
- Ministry of Health (MOH) — healthcare policies, advisories, facilities.
- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) — FSA/IFSA guidance, consumer protection for financial/insurance products.
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:
- Search the official portals above for the latest version of the document.
- Contact us with the requested title/URL so we can restore or point you to an authoritative source.