Native Customary Laws (From an Aspects Judgement).
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THE SARAWAK MUSEUM JOURNAL |
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Title :
Native Customary Laws (From an Aspects Judgement). |
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Author :
Lee Hun Hoe |
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Abstract:
Any study of the Native Customary Laws would contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage of the people concerned. The Native Customary Laws or better known as “Adats” particularly in East Malaysia were already in existence before the coming of the expatriates. Adats continued to flourish during the colonial era and throughout the period of independence. Adats therefore play an important role in East Malaysia as in many ways they regulate the way of life of the natives. They are part of the cultural heritage of each of the East Malaysian States. In the light of the rapid social, economic and political changes Adat become even more valuable in providing the natives with a sense of certainty of identity. Adats do not remain static. They must grow and changeas the communities progress and develop in line with rapid social, economic and political changes in the country otherwise they will wither and die and eventually disappear. Where they outlived their usefulness and no longer serve any useful purpose or command the respect of the community concerned they should be discarded. The fact that they are discarded strengthens rather than diminishes the value of those adat which remain.
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| DOI: XXXX |
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How to cite:
Hoe, L. H. (1989). Native Customary Laws (From an Aspects Judgement). The Sarawak Museum Journal, XL (61): 247-254 |
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