The judiciary
The mace of the Federal Court of Malaysia.
The judiciary—in its wider sense, including not only the courts but also other elements of the legal establishment—is key to the rule of law as a fundamental tenet of government in Malaysia, and serves as the third branch of government. Alongside the secular court system exists a syariah court system, applicable only to Muslims, that deals with matters such as family, marriage, property, inheritance and divorce.
- Information in the full article includes
- Upholding the rule of law
- Interpretation of the law