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Mahkamah Anak Negeri Sabah — Filing a customary law complaint
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Case Type *
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Breach of Native Law/Custom
Marriage
Divorce
Nullity of Marriage
Judicial Separation
Adoption
Guardianship
Custody of Infants
Maintenance of Dependants
Legitimacy
Gifts
Succession (Testate/Intestate)
Other Native Law/Custom Matters
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Relief / Remedy Sought
👤 Complainant (Person Filing)
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Kadazan
Dusun
Bajau
Murut
Rungus
Sungai
Bisaya
Kedayan
Iban
Lundayeh
Other
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I am Anak Negeri (Native)
👤 Defendant (Person Complained Against)
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Kadazan
Dusun
Bajau
Murut
Rungus
Sungai
Bisaya
Kedayan
Iban
Lundayeh
Other
Non-Native
Defendant is Anak Negeri (Native)
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⚠️ This involves a
non-native party
. Under Section 6(1)(b) of the Native Courts Enactment 1992, written sanction from the District Officer (with advice from 2 Native Chiefs) will be required before proceedings can begin.
📍 Jurisdiction
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BEAUFORT
BELURAN
KENINGAU
KINABATANGAN
KOTA BELUD
KOTA KINABALU
KOTA MARUDU
KUALA PENYU
KUDAT
KUNAK
LABUK & SUGUT
LAHAD DATU
NABAWAN
PAPAR
PENAMPANG
PENSIANGAN
PITAS
PUTATAN
RANAU
SANDAKAN
SEMPORNA
SIPITANG
TAMBUNAN
TAWAU
TELUPID
TENOM
TONGOD
TUARAN
Case must be filed where the cause of action arose or the breach occurred (Section 6(2)).
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Important:
Native Courts hear matters related to native customary law only. Cases falling under Civil Courts or Syariah Courts cannot be heard by the Native Court (Section 9, Native Courts Enactment 1992). Your submission will be reviewed by a court officer.
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