Judicial Branch

The Malaysian legal system is based on English common law and most of the laws are
adapted from Indian law
The judges of the Federal Court are appointed by the paramount ruler on the advice of the
prime minister.

The Federal Court Or Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia

INTRODUCTION
 The Federal Court is headed by the Chief Justice
 Article 121(2) establish

ORIGIN
 In 1994, Parliament amended the Federal Constitution. Sixteen (16) amendments were
added to the Constitution
 Significantly, the Court of Appeal  was established and the Supreme Court) was renamed
the Federal Court

COMPOSITION

Number of positions 15

Judge term length Compulsory retirement at age 66 and 6 months

Composition method Royal appointment with the advice of the Prime Minister
JURISDICTION
Article 128,
1. whether a law made by Parliament or by the Legislature of a State is invalid on the
ground that they have no jurisdiction

2. disputes on any other question between States or between the Federation and any
State.

3. The jurisdiction of the Federal Court to determine appeals from the Court of Appeal,
a High Court or a judge thereof shall be such as may be provided by federal law.

Article 130
1. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may refer to the Federal Court for its opinion any
question as to the effect of any provision of this Constitution