Understanding The Constitution: The Need for a Paradigm Shift

• Main Author: Farid Sufian Shuaib
• Format: Book chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia 2012
• Subjects: Paradigm Shift; Islamic law; Education, Higher > Research
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/5628

The Federal Constitution of Malaysia proclaims itself to be the supreme law. As rules regulating the system of governance, the constitution is the focal points in resolving disputes regarding rights and responsibilities of the government and the governed. The courts in applying the constitution i...