Civil Procedure by Ashgar Ali bin Ali Mohamed, Farheen Baig Sardar Baig, Muhamad Hassan bin Ahmad - 2026

Civil Procedure offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to Malaysian civil litigation under the Rules of Court 2012 (ROC 2012). Across 34 chapters, it traces the development of civil procedure and examines the entire litigation process. This spans from jurisdiction, commencement of proceedings, pleadings and service, through to trial, judgment, enforcement, appeals and judicial review.

The book details key pre-trial procedures, such as discovery, interrogatories, interim injunctions, offers of settlement, security for costs and court-annexed mediation. It also addresses summary judgment, costs and the growing adoption of electronic service, remote hearings and virtual proceedings, including the operation of Order 33A of the ROC 2012.

Combining clarity, practical insight and authoritative analysis, this book integrates the principal procedural rules, legal principles and judicial developments pertinent to civil litigation in Malaysia. It is an essential reference for legal practitioners, members of the judiciary, academics and students.

Key features:

• Comprehensive coverage of Malaysian civil procedure across 34 chapters, from commencement to conclusion of action.
• Detailed coverage of every important aspect of the civil litigation process.
• Focused treatment of case law which interprets the application of court rules.
• Practical guidance drawn from the extensive combined experience of the authors.
• Clear explanation of the workings of court rules to facilitate easy understanding.
• Detailed analyses of complex procedural rules.
• Informative review of technological reforms and digital developments in court processes.
• Essential reference for practitioners, judges, academics and students.

AUTHORS

Ashgar Ali bin Ali Mohamed, who is currently attached to the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Faculty of Law, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam, is regarded as a leading authority on Malaysian law. He has an extensive record of scholarship and research, with numerous publications that have contributed significantly to and influenced legal discourse in Malaysia.

Farheen Baig Sardar Baig has extensive teaching and research experience in civil litigation and has published widely in this field.

Muhamad Hassan bin Ahmad is a prolific writer on Malaysian laws. His numerous publications cover a wide range of legal topics relevant to Malaysia, reflecting his expertise in the country’s legal system