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Law of Evidence in Malaysia, 2nd Edition

Law of Evidence in Malaysia, 2nd Edition

Author: Habibah Omar; Dr Siva Barathi Marimuthu (Sharllene); Mazlina Mahali
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Malaysia
ISBN: 9789672187370
Published In: September 2018
Format: Hardback + eBook
Jurisdiction: Malaysia ? Disclaimer:
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The key to unlock the intricacies of the principles of evidence. Revised and improved latest edition, key updates include:

Three additional new chapters on Estoppel, Judicial Notice and Examination of Witnesses
Detailed examination on the admissibility of electronic evidence from cloud computing, social media, instant messaging and emails
A brief reference to the Australian position on selected issues available at the end of each chapter
Chapters and contents reorganised for easy appreciation of the whole scheme of evidence law
Law updated to July 2018

Evidence is one of the key areas in the study and the practice of law. A good mastery of the requirements of evidence law is necessary for an overall appreciation of the application of law in real life. Without proper evidence it is not possible to prove and satisfy the various elements which need to be established to show a cause of action or to comply with the requirements of a statutory provision.

Law of Evidence in Malaysia, Second Edition provides a clear explanation of evidence law in Malaysia and includes regular citation of case authorities, both local and foreign to help in the understanding of the application of the provisions of the Evidence Act 1950. Presenting the development of the law through local court decisions, the book also usefully explains the differences between the common law and the legal position in Malaysia.

This book serves as a valuable resource for a good appreciation of the fundamental elements of evidence law in Malaysia. Starting with an introduction of law of evidence in a simple and understandable manner, the content is organised into manageable and well-structured chapters to help readers comprehend the overall scheme of evidence law. It is a useful reference for undergraduates, candidates pursuing the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP), law academics, as well as practitioners who have just started out in legal practice.

Habibah Omar graduated with LLB (Hons) (First Class) in 1999 from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. She obtained her LLM from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. She joined UiTM, Shah Alam as an academician in 2005, and is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law. She has held several administrative posts at UiTM and is currently involved as an auditor in the University. She also serves as consultant and advisor and gives lectures in the areas of law at various institutions and departments outside UiTM. Prior to joining UiTM, she worked as an Advocate & Solicitor in Malaysia for several years. Her special fields of interest include the law of evidence, constitutional law, administrative law, and contemporary issues in enforcement law.

Dr Siva Barathi Marimuthu (Sharllene) is a lecturer at the School of Law at the University of New England (UNE), NSW, Australia. She obtained a bachelor degree in law from the University of London in 1993, her LLM from the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 2002 and her PhD from Monash University, Australia in 2011. Prior to joining UNE, Dr Siva Barathi was a senior lecturer at UiTM, Malaysia. She has taught a wide range of subjects including business law, company law, law of evidence, law of bankruptcy, law of contract, civil procedure, civil trial and advocacy, and probate and wills. Before becoming an academic in 2002, she worked as an Advocate & Solicitor in leading firms in Malaysia. Dr Siva Barathi’s research interest broadly includes food regulation, governance and security. She is fundamentally interested in how innovation affects the regulations of food production and security.

Mazlina Mahali graduated with LLB (Hons) (First Class) in 2006 from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She obtained her LLM in the area of International Trade from the University of Queensland, Australia. She is currently undergoing her PhD candidature at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her study involved a legal analysis on reform of the presumption of legitimacy under the Evidence Act 1950 with special reference to legal position in the United Kingdom, the United States, India and Singapore. She joined UiTM in 2008 and at present, is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, UiTM, Shah Alam. She has taught a wide range of subjects including law of evidence, company law and insurance law.