Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law

About the Journal

The Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law (JMCL) [ISSN 0126-6322/e-ISSN 2948-3786] is a refereed journal published annually by the Faculty of Law of the Universiti Malaya which began publication in 1974. It publishes original unpublished works comprising articles, comments, case notes and reviews on the whole spectrum of legal topics and issues. Currently, it publishes twice a year (June & December).

Commencing with the June 2024 edition, the Journal has transitioned fully to online publication, discontinued its print edition, and adopted an online-first approach, under which accepted peer reviewed papers are published immediately upon approval of the Managing Editor.

The JMCL accepts and publishes contributions from scholars all over the world. Its articles, in English reflect its dual character as a Malaysian and comparative law journal. Its subject matter and contents, wide-ranging in character, reflect and emphasis  towards Malaysian and Asian laws. This is in keeping with its flavour of being a comparative law journal.  Articles are therefore welcome encompassing a variety of topics and a diversity of authors. Contributions are invited from staff, practitioners and legal scholars worldwide. Please submit manuscripts to the Managing Editor of the Journal via online submission here.