Civil And Criminal Appeals In Malaysia, Fourth Edition by Tan Kee Heng | 2023

“[T]his book will be an invaluable resource and an essential reference tool for all those involved in the appellate process, whether they are judges, practitioners, litigants, students, or other legal professionals.”

 

From the Foreword by

Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat

Chief Justice of Malaysia

 

“The treatment of the legal principles and procedure on appeals in this book is wholly practical rather than academic.”

 

From the Foreword by

Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abang Iskandar bin Abang Hashim

President of the Court of Appeal

This publication offers a detailed exploration of the laws governing appeals in both civil and criminal cases. It addresses practical challenges faced by litigators during appeals, delving into procedural requirements to clarify the technicalities involved in appellate practice. Serving as a crucial resource for appellate practice in Malaysia, it provides comprehensive and well-researched guidance for successful litigation in appellate courts.

The latest edition has undergone extensive revisions and updates, incorporating recent statutory amendments to various court rules and acts, along with relevant case law from the past seven years. It stands as the sole comprehensive resource in Malaysia covering appellate practice and procedures in both civil and criminal appeals, complete with supplementary materials for the convenience of busy court advocates.

• Comprehensive exploration and explanation of the procedures involved in civil and criminal appeals, presented in a practical manner.
• The content is kept current with the latest legislative changes and important case law updates.
• The book provides a clear and insightful overview of appellate practice and procedure, complete with useful checklists.
• It also includes a valuable collection of sample documents, with a focus on revised and updated materials related to applications for review in higher courts, such as the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.
• The text covers topics like the appealability of interim decisions and offers practical insights into technical matters, such as the correct procedure for filing notices of appeal or cross-appeals involving multiple orders within the same legal action.
• Additionally, the book delves into the court's responsibility to provide reasoning for its decisions.
• Special attention is given to recent legislative acts, such as the Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023 and the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023, within the context of criminal appeals at the highest court level.
• The publication also includes a brief section on appellate advocacy and the appellate jurisdiction of supreme courts in other countries.
• Furthermore, it contains updated excerpts from relevant statutory provisions related to appeals.

Contents of Civil And Criminal Appeals In Malaysia, Fourth Edition

•Appellate Jurisdiction of the Highest Appellate Court in Other Countries