Under Schedule 9, Sabah and Sarawak’s legislative power is larger than that of peninsula states. Besides syariah courts, there is a system of native courts. There is restriction on non-resident lawyers practising before the courts of Sabah and Sarawak or for cases originating in these states (Article 161B). There is non-application of Malay reserve lands to these states (Article 161A(5)). Recently, it came to light that Muslims are often appointed to head the native courts.

Source: The Star April 25, 2019 00:11 UTC