How to find what laws apply in Sarawak

If you are based in Sarawak, you may have heard that Sarawak has its own laws that apply to certain areas. Not all Malaysian laws apply in Sarawak.

The power of the Federal or Sarawak institutions to govern or legislate may be exclusive or shared. The law in Sarawak may differ from the rest of Malaysia on any issue because the State decided to make its own rules on it.

To see if any law applies in Sarawak, you must check its provisions. One of its early clauses normally states if it applies and extends to Sarawak. You can find a detailed index of the legislation applicable in Sarawak on the Sarawak Attorney-General's Chambers website by clicking here. The website states when it was last updated.

If know the name of the Sarwak legislation that you are looking for, you can find this on the Sarawak State Attorney-General's Chambers website by clicking here.

If you struggle to find what law applies to your situation, you should speak with a lawyer. Lawyers have access to sources and databases that can help answer your questions.