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Malaysia

Legal system familyCommon law + Islamic law
How the law worksBased on English common law, personal law based on sharia law applies to Muslims (Not used on non-Muslims).
Form of governmentparliamentary monarchy; federal monarchy; elective monarchy; federation; constitutional monarchy
Constitution–
LegislatureParliament of Malaysia
Highest courtFederal Court of Malaysia
Head of stateIbrahim Iskandar of Johor
Head of governmentAnwar Ibrahim
Age of majority18
Minimum marriage age21
Retirement age60
Official languagesMalay
CapitalKuala Lumpur
ContinentAsia
Population34,231,700

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