Chapter 7 The Organization of Courts

Under which Article of the Federal Constitution is the power of the judiciary provided?

• Article 118

• Article 112

• Article 126

• Article 121

Which of the following is NOT a reason for having a hierarchy in the Malaysian court system?

• Opportunity for appeals

• Efficient distribution of workload

• To ensure judges are elected

• Doctrine of judicial precedent

The Penghulu Court exists only in

• Sabah

• Sarawak

• West Malaysia

• Federal Territories

What is the maximum amount the Penghulu Court can hear for debt recovery in civil matters?

• RM25

• RM50

• RM100

• RM500

The Penghulu Court may impose a maximum fine of

• RM50

• RM40

• RM30

• RM25

How many High Courts are there in Malaysia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Court of Appeal has

• Original jurisdiction only

• Appellate jurisdiction only

• Both original and appellate jurisdiction

• Supervisory jurisdiction only

Syariah Courts in the Federal Territories are established by

• State law

• Federal law

• Royal decree

• Local ordinance

Which is the highest court in the Syariah Court hierarchy?

• Syariah Subordinate Court

• Syariah High Court

• Syariah Appeal Court
  

• Syariah Supreme Court

The Penghulu Court has jurisdiction only if all parties are

• Of the same religion

• Of an Asian race and understand Malay

• From the same village

• Above 18 years old