The Malayan Law Journal is a series of law reports, providing reports of cases from the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal and High Courts. This compendious source gives you full text reports of cases and summaries of judgments in a consistent and reader-friendly style.

1932-1941: First Decade of the Malayan Law Journal

Our Founder: Dr. Bashir Ahmad Mallal

Despite having no formal legal education, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Mallal, the founder and first editor of the Malayan Law Journal was described as a lawyer by obsession.

Mallal's career began at Battenburg & Silva in 1918, and in his role as a law clerk, he quickly realised that there was no system in which law reports were compiled.

What started out as an irregular publication evolved into a single journal, officially launched in 1932. He understood the necessity of a single database of judicial precedent to foster a growing legal system.

Mallal pioneered making law accessible in Malaysia & Singapore, and LexisNexis is proud to play a part in continuing his legacy.

Explore the First Decade!

Proposed Appointment of One Chief Justice for Malaya

Malayan Law Journal, October 1932