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What is one of the requirements to become a judge in Malaysia?
What is one of the requirements to become a judge in Malaysia?
What has been the retirement age for judges in Malaysia since 2005?
What has been the retirement age for judges in Malaysia since 2005?
Who is responsible for administering the courts throughout Malaysia?
Who is responsible for administering the courts throughout Malaysia?
What determines a judge's salary in Malaysia?
What determines a judge's salary in Malaysia?
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Who does the Registrar of Courts ultimately report to?
Who does the Registrar of Courts ultimately report to?
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What is the primary role of the Chief Justice in the judiciary?
What is the primary role of the Chief Justice in the judiciary?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the judiciary?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the judiciary?
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How are judges of the Federal Court appointed in Malaysia?
How are judges of the Federal Court appointed in Malaysia?
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In what situation can courts formulate their own judicial principles?
In what situation can courts formulate their own judicial principles?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the judiciary related to legislative actions?
What is one of the responsibilities of the judiciary related to legislative actions?
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What role does the court play in relation to laws enacted by Parliament?
What role does the court play in relation to laws enacted by Parliament?
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What can happen if judges were to fear dismissal when making decisions?
What can happen if judges were to fear dismissal when making decisions?
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Who has the authority to recommend the dismissal of a Judicial Commissioner?
Who has the authority to recommend the dismissal of a Judicial Commissioner?
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What is required for Parliament to discuss a judge's conduct?
What is required for Parliament to discuss a judge's conduct?
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What structure does the higher courts in Malaysia include?
What structure does the higher courts in Malaysia include?
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What is one of the roles of the Ketua Hakim Negara in the Mahkamah Persekutuan?
What is one of the roles of the Ketua Hakim Negara in the Mahkamah Persekutuan?
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Which judge is responsible for reviewing all civil cases from lower courts in the Mahkamah Rayuan?
Which judge is responsible for reviewing all civil cases from lower courts in the Mahkamah Rayuan?
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What types of cases does the Mahkamah Persekutuan primarily handle?
What types of cases does the Mahkamah Persekutuan primarily handle?
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What is a key responsibility of the Hakim Besar Mahkamah Tinggi?
What is a key responsibility of the Hakim Besar Mahkamah Tinggi?
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How many judges are typically part of the Mahkamah Persekutuan?
How many judges are typically part of the Mahkamah Persekutuan?
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What type of jurisdiction allows the High Court to hear any civil or criminal case and impose legal penalties?
What type of jurisdiction allows the High Court to hear any civil or criminal case and impose legal penalties?
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What does the appellate jurisdiction of the High Court primarily involve?
What does the appellate jurisdiction of the High Court primarily involve?
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Which type of legal matters falls under the category of 'Other Types of Jurisdiction' for the High Court?
Which type of legal matters falls under the category of 'Other Types of Jurisdiction' for the High Court?
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Who is included in the judicial personnel of the High Court?
Who is included in the judicial personnel of the High Court?
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What is the nature of the procedures followed during court proceedings in the High Court?
What is the nature of the procedures followed during court proceedings in the High Court?
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What is the maximum disputed value that a case can have in the Session Court?
What is the maximum disputed value that a case can have in the Session Court?
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Which court can hear cases where the maximum sentence does not exceed 10 years' imprisonment?
Which court can hear cases where the maximum sentence does not exceed 10 years' imprisonment?
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Who appoints the Class 1 Magistrate in the Magistrate Court?
Who appoints the Class 1 Magistrate in the Magistrate Court?
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What is one limitation of the judiciary regarding laws that conflict with the Federal Constitution?
What is one limitation of the judiciary regarding laws that conflict with the Federal Constitution?
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In the Juvenile Court, what happens if a juvenile is found guilty of an offense that warrants the death penalty?
In the Juvenile Court, what happens if a juvenile is found guilty of an offense that warrants the death penalty?
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What happens if the accused chooses to remain silent in court?
What happens if the accused chooses to remain silent in court?
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What must the accused do if they provide sworn testimony in court?
What must the accused do if they provide sworn testimony in court?
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Which statement about reading a prepared statement in court is true?
Which statement about reading a prepared statement in court is true?
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What cases do Syarial courts hear?
What cases do Syarial courts hear?
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How are the Syarial courts structured?
How are the Syarial courts structured?
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What is the purpose of a writ in civil proceedings?
What is the purpose of a writ in civil proceedings?
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Which scenario allows the police to arrest someone without a warrant?
Which scenario allows the police to arrest someone without a warrant?
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What occurs if the defendant does not respond to a writ?
What occurs if the defendant does not respond to a writ?
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In criminal trials, what happens if the accused pleads guilty?
In criminal trials, what happens if the accused pleads guilty?
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How can a writ be served if personal service is not possible?
How can a writ be served if personal service is not possible?
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Which civil case does the Lower Syariah Court NOT handle?
Which civil case does the Lower Syariah Court NOT handle?
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What type of cases does the Mahkamah Rayuan Syariah focus on?
What type of cases does the Mahkamah Rayuan Syariah focus on?
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Which of the following powers does the High Syariah Court NOT possess?
Which of the following powers does the High Syariah Court NOT possess?
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Which offense is considered a violation of Islamic law handled by the Syariah Courts?
Which offense is considered a violation of Islamic law handled by the Syariah Courts?
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What is the lowest level of Syariah court in the system described?
What is the lowest level of Syariah court in the system described?
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