Nomination and Its Legal Status Concerning Moveable Estates  for Muslims and Non-Muslims in Malaysia

Siti Khadijah Abdullah Sanek; Irma Kamarudin; Sarirah Che Rose; Rohayati Hussin

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI13.5039

Authors

Siti Khadijah Abdullah Sanek Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Malaysia
Irma Kamarudin Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Malaysia
Sarirah Che Rose Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Malaysia
Rohayati Hussin Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI13.5039

Keywords:

Financial Dispute, Legal Framework, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Comparative Analysis

Abstract

This paper delves into the nomination overview and its status concerning movable estate only for Muslims and non-Muslims in Malaysia from both Islamic and Civil Law perspectives. Discussions focused on issues revolving around movable property such as the Pilgrimage Fund, Employee Provident Fund (EPF), unit trust and share, takaful and insurance, and pension. The pertinent legal provisions were also analyzed to ascertain legal application in its administration. It concludes that Muslims are subject to Faraid besides civil law while civil law applies to non-Muslims. Thus, the findings indicate that for Muslims, legal frameworks and guidelines are indeed necessary for uniformity.

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