Jurisprudence and ITS Relation to Malaysia Political Scene

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia, Malaysia

3 Al-Mustaqbal University College, Iraq

Abstract

As a nation that operates under a democratic form of government, Malaysia is home to a diverse range of political beliefs, each of which is supported by a distinct political party. In addition to that, it is made up of citizens of multiple races, such as Malay, Indian, Chinese, and other races, each of whom unquestionably has their own opinion concerning a variety of different subjects. The disparities in political ideology and cultural upbringing that exist between different ethnic communities are an essential factor in the potential for racial tensions. The objective of this article is twofold: first, to examine how politicians in Malaysia obtain support from voters, either directly or indirectly, by utilising jurisprudence theory; and second, to analyze how politicians, by utilising their authority, attempt to govern people in a peaceful manner. While the study employs a doctrinal approach, the data were gathered through library research to learn how Malaysian politicians use their positions of authority to further their own agendas while attempting to uphold the stability of the nation and the well-being of the people. The analysis concluded that the study of jurisprudence, which encompasses both the theory and philosophy of law, has a significant bearing on Malaysia's political and legal institutions and the constitutional processes and justifications for those institutions. Although obtaining justice for all parties can be challenging, nations typically prefer to adopt decisions that prioritise protecting the general welfare over pursuing the goal of justice.

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Geopolitics Quarterly
Volume 19, Special Issue
July 2023
Pages 22-36

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  • Receive Date: 21 April 2023
  • Revise Date: 26 June 2023
  • Accept Date: 29 June 2023

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