IBAN communities from two villages in Sarawak have lost their bid to review the Federal Court’s ruling that their native custom has no force of law in Sarawak.
In a 4-1 majority decision by the five-member bench, the court held that there was no basis for a new panel of the Federal Court to review a previous decision. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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