Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia

Yenny Febrianty; Hasliza Ghapa; Asmida Ahmad

doi:10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303

Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia

Yenny Febrianty⁽¹⁾, Hasliza Ghapa⁽²⁾, Asmida Ahmad⁽³⁾

(1) Faculty of Law, Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Law and International Relations, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia
(3) Faculty of Law, Multimedia University, Selangor, Malaysia
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Abstract

Introduction: Customary law shapes and protects indigenous cultural identity and rights in the face of rapid modernity. However, customary law incorporation into national legal systems, notably in Malaysia and Indonesia, remains difficult. Both nations recognize and integrate customary law into their legal systems, but disparities in indigenous peoples' land, forestry, and natural resource management rights enforcement and protection exist.

Purposes of the Research: The study's main objectives are to (1) understand and evaluate customary law's inclusion into Malaysia and Indonesia's legal systems and (2) determine the best framework for this incorporation given the fast rate of modernization.

Methods of the Research: This research employs a normative juridical methodology with statutory and comparative approaches. Through a review of relevant laws and literature from both countries, this study seeks to identify and compare how customary law is integrated into the national legal systems of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Results of the Research: The research identified discrepancies in indigenous peoples' rights enforcement and protection, notably in land, forestry, and natural resource management, despite both countries adopting customary law into their legal systems. This research emphasizes the necessity for inclusive and participatory customary law incorporation into national legal systems. Customary law is important to these systems and is acknowledged, preserved, and respected. Scholars, attorneys, and legislators in both countries may utilize this study to protect indigenous rights.

Keywords

Indonesia; Malaysia; Customary Law; Comparative.

DOI

10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303

Published

2024-12-31

How To Cite

APA: Febrianty, Y., Ghapa, H., & Ahmad, A. (2024). Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia. SASI, 30(4), 379-401. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303.

IEEE: Y. Febrianty, H. Ghapa, and A. Ahmad, "Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia", SASI, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 379-401, Dec. 2024. Accessed on: Jan. 7, 2025. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303

Harvard: Febrianty, Y., Ghapa, H., and Ahmad, A., (2024). "Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia". SASI, Volume 30(4), pp. 379-401. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303 (Accessed on: 7 January 2025)

Chicago: Febrianty, Yenny, Hasliza Ghapa, and Asmida Ahmad. "Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia." SASI 30, no. 4 (December 31, 2024): 379-401. Accessed January 7, 2025. doi:10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303

Vancouver: Febrianty Y, Ghapa H, Ahmad A. Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia. SASI [Internet]. 2024 Dec 31 [cited 2025 Jan 7];30(4):379-401. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303

MLA 8th: Febrianty, Yenny, Hasliza Ghapa, and Asmida Ahmad. "Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia." SASI, vol. 30, no. 4, 31 Dec. 2024, pp. 379-401, doi:10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

BibTeX:

@article{SASI2303,
		author = {Yenny Febrianty and Hasliza Ghapa and Asmida Ahmad},
		title = {Integration of Customary Law in The National Legal System Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia},
		journal = {SASI},
		volume = {30},
		number = {4},
		year = {2024},
		keywords = {Indonesia; Malaysia; Customary Law; Comparative.},
		abstract = {Introduction: Customary law shapes and protects indigenous cultural identity and rights in the face of rapid modernity. However, customary law incorporation into national legal systems, notably in Malaysia and Indonesia, remains difficult. Both nations recognize and integrate customary law into their legal systems, but disparities in indigenous peoples' land, forestry, and natural resource management rights enforcement and protection exist.Purposes of the Research: The study's main objectives are to (1) understand and evaluate customary law's inclusion into Malaysia and Indonesia's legal systems and (2) determine the best framework for this incorporation given the fast rate of modernization.Methods of the Research: This research employs a normative juridical methodology with statutory and comparative approaches. Through a review of relevant laws and literature from both countries, this study seeks to identify and compare how customary law is integrated into the national legal systems of Malaysia and Indonesia.Results of the Research: The research identified discrepancies in indigenous peoples' rights enforcement and protection, notably in land, forestry, and natural resource management, despite both countries adopting customary law into their legal systems. This research emphasizes the necessity for inclusive and participatory customary law incorporation into national legal systems. Customary law is important to these systems and is acknowledged, preserved, and respected. Scholars, attorneys, and legislators in both countries may utilize this study to protect indigenous rights.},
				issn = {2614-2961},		pages = {379--401}			doi = {10.47268/sasi.v30i4.2303},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/sasi/article/view/2303}
		}

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