Undang-undang adat di Borneo (Sabah dan Sarawak)

Abstract

The history of native customary laws (commonly known as "Adats") is an important part of the general history of Sabah and Sarawak. Adats play an important role in the two Borneo States and regulate the way of life of the natives (bumiputra). Each state has its own hierarchy of Native Courts. Adats may be said to be the laws of the natives as developed and handed down from generation to generation since time immemorial. Like the common law Adats are also built on certain sets of broad and generally accepted principles. But, there are, however, important variations of customs from district to district and even within a district itself.