Contemporary Family Law in the Legal System of Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam
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This study analyzes the development of contemporary family law in the legal systems of Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam, particularly in the postcolonial context. Both countries have similar historical backgrounds, namely having been under British colonial rule which limited the application of Islamic law, particularly in the field of family law. This study uses a normative legal method with a comparative approach. Primary data comes from family laws and regulations in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam, while secondary data is obtained from related literature such as books, articles, and online sources. Data collection techniques are carried out through library research, and analyzed descriptively. The results of the study show that Brunei and Malaysia were once under British rule, which caused the application of Islamic family law to be limited. Nevertheless, both countries continue to develop a more comprehensive family law system. One form of development is the application of sanctions in the form of fines and imprisonment for violations of family law.
Keywords: Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Family Law, Contemporary.
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