FOR THE USE OF DIPLOMA COHORT 2019

PROGRAM: DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SYLLABUS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE

1. Nama Kursus UNDANG-UNDANG PERNIAGAAN
Course Name: BUSINESS LAW
2. Kod Kursus: DBF 3123
Course Code:
3. a) Nama Penggubal:
Names of subject matter expert:

1. MOHD TAJUDIN BIN MOHAMAD SALLEH KV KAJANG

2. SYAIFFULDIN BIN MOHAMAD KV PORT DICKSON
3. ABDUL RAHMAN BIN BUDIN KV SUNGAI PETANI 2
4. MARINA BT RAHMAN KV SULTAN AHMAD SHAH
5. MUSTAPA BIN HJ. KAMAR KV SULTAN AHMAD SHAH
6. NOR ALIZA BINTI MOHD RIDWAN KV SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD
7. SITI KHADIJAH BINTI AHMAD RAMLI KV PORT DICKSON
8. ISMAIL BIN AHMAD KV KERIAN
9. MOHD AZMI BIN ZAKARIA KV KUALA KANGSAR
10. OH ZI JIAN KV BATU LANCHANG
11. YOGESWARY A/P MOGANA SONDARAM KV JUASSEH

b) Nama Tenaga Pengajar:

Names of academic staff:
1.
4. Rasional kursus dalam program:
Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme :
Kursus ini merupakan salah salah satu keperluan dalam standard bidang Pengajian Perniagaan di Malaysia peringkat
diploma. Kursus ini menyediakan pelajar dengan kefahaman asas berkenaan dengan implikasi undang-undang transaksi
perniagaan serta keperluan perundangan dalam pengurusan dan pentadbiran perniagaan. Kursus ini membolehkan pelajar
memahami isu-isu berkaitan dengan kontrak perniagaan dan agensi yang penting dalam operasi perniagaan.

The course is stipulated as one of the compulsory courses in Business Studies standard program in Malaysia. The course
provides a basic understanding of legal implications of business transactions as well as the statutory requirements
applicable to management and administration of business. It enables the students to develop the understanding on issues
relating to business contracts and agency which is essential in business operation.

5. Semester dan Tahun Penawaran: Semester 3 / Tahun 2

Semester and Year offered: Semester 1 / Year 2

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 6. Jumlah Jam Belajar Pelajar
Total Student Learning Time (SLT):
Jenis Aktiviti Aktiviti Pembelajaran Jumlah Jam/Semester
Category of Activities Learning Activity Total Hours/ Semester
Kuliah
28
Lecture
Pembelajaran berbantu Tutorial
14
Guided learning Tutorial
Praktikal
0
Practical
Persediaan untuk Kuliah/Tutorial
26
Preparation for Lectures/Tutorials
Pembelajaran kendiri Pembelajaran Kendiri/Ulangkaji
26
Self-learning Independent Study/Revision
Persediaan untuk Penilaian
21.5
Preparation for Assessment
Penilaian berterusan
2.5
Penilaian formal Continuous Assessments
Formal assessments Peperiksaan Akhir
2
Final Examination
Jumlah SLT
120
Total SLT
Kredit
3
Credit

7. Nilai Kredit
3
Credit Value:
8. Prerequisite (if any): None
9. Hasil Pembelajaran Kursus (CLO):
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Menerangkan prinsip-prinsip asas sistem perundangan Malaysia yang berkaitan dengan

kontrak perniagaan dan bagaimana ia diaplikasikan kepada perniagaan dan transaksi
CLO1 perniagaan di Malaysia (C3,PLO1)
Describe the basic principles of Malaysian legal system relating to commercial contracts and
how it is applied to business and business transactions in Malaysia
Membincangkan secara berkumpulan berkenaan dengan sistem perundangan dan
pelaksanaan kontrak perniagaan di Malaysia
CLO2 (A2,PLO5)
Discuss in group issues relating to Malaysian legal system and the execution of commercial
contracts in Malaysia
Mengaplikasi kemahiran menyelesaikan masalah berkaitan dengan isu-isu perundangan
yang timbul dalam menjalankan perniagaan berdasarkan undang-undang perniagaan
CLO3 Malaysia (A3,PLO6)
Apply problem solving skills to solve legal-related issues that arise in the course of carrying
out business based on the principles of Malaysia commercial law

10. Kemahiran Insaniah (KI):

Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical experience and internship):
Strategi Pengajaran &
Kemahiran Insaniah Strategi Penilaian
Related PLO Pembelajaran
Transferable skills Assessment Strategy
Teaching & Learning Strategies
PLO 5 Kemahiran berpasukan Kerja berkumpulan Pembentangan

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 Team skills Group work Presentation
PLO 6 Kemahiran pemikiran
kritikal dan penyelesaian
Perbincangan Tugasan bertulis
masalah
Discussion Written Assignment
Critical thinking and
problem solving skills

11. Strategi Pembelajaran dan Penilaian:

Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:
Kaedah Penyampaian Kaedah Penilaian
CLO KPI
Method of Delivery Method of Assessment
CLO1 Menerangkan prinsip-prinsip asas 100% pelajar
sistem perundangan Malaysia yang mencapai
berkaitan dengan kontrak 50% dan ke
perniagaan dan bagaimana ia atas.
diaplikasikan kepada perniagaan
dan transaksi perniagaan di Ujian bertulis
Kuliah dan tutorial 100%
Malaysia pertengahan semester
Lecture and tutorial students
Describe the basic principles of Mid-semester written test obtain 50%
Malaysian legal system relating to
commercial contracts and how it is marks and
applied to business and business above
transactions in Malaysia
(C3, PLO 1)
CLO2 100% pelajar
mencapai
Membincangkan secara
berkumpulan berkenaan dengan 50% dan ke
sistem perundangan dan atas.
pelaksanaan kontrak perniagaan di
Malaysia Kerja berkumpulan Pembentangan 100%
Discuss in group issues relating to Group work Presentation students
Malaysian legal system and the obtain 50%
execution of commercial contracts marks and
in Malaysia above
(A2, PLO 5)

CLO3 Mengaplikasi kemahiran 100% pelajar

menyelesaikan masalah berkaitan mencapai
dengan isu-isu perundangan yang 50% dan ke
timbul dalam menjalankan atas.
perniagaan berdasarkan undang-
undang perniagaan Malaysia Tugasan Tugasan bertulis 100%
Apply problem solving skills to Assignment Written Assignment students
solve legal-related issues that arise
obtain 50%
in the course of carrying out
business based on the principles of marks and
Malaysia commercial law above
(A3, PLO 6)
12. Ringkasan Kursus:
Course Synopsis:
Kursus ini memberikan pengetahuan kepada pelajar berkenaan dengan prinsip-prinsip asas undang-undang perniagaan di

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 Malaysia terutamanya berkenaan dengan pembentukan dan pelaksanaan kontrak perniagaan. Antara tajuk utama yang
dibincangkan dalam kursus ini ialah pengenalan kepada sistem perundangan di Malaysia, pembentukan dan elemen-
elemen kontrak yang sah, pelepasan tanggungjawab dalam kontrak, remedi pemecahan kontrak dan agensi. Kursus ini
akan dapat membantu pelajar untuk memahami dan mengaplikasi undang-undang perniagaan yang akan membantu
mereka di alam pekerjaan. Pelajar akan dinilai melalui tugasan, ujian bertulis, pembentangan, dan peperiksaan akhir.

This course provides the students with knowledge relating to basic principles of business law in Malaysia especially matters
regarding formation and execution of business contracts. The topics covered in this course including introduction of
Malaysian legal system, elements of a valid contract, discharge of contract, remedies for breach of contract as well as
agency. The course will help students to have appropriate knowledge and application on in business law which will
eventually help them in the workplace. Students will be assessed based on written assignment, mid-term written test,
presentation and final examination.

13. Mod Penyampaian:

Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc):
Kuliah, Tutorial, Kerja berkumpulan, dan Perbincangan
Lecture, Tutorial, Group work, and Discussion

14. Kaedah dan Jenis Penilaian:

Assessment Methods and Types:
Tugasan, Ujian Bertulis, Pembentangan, dan Peperiksaan akhir
Assignment, Written Test, Presentation, and Final Examination.

Penilaian Kursus:
Course Evaluation:
1. Penilaian Berterusan (Continuous Assessment) : 70 %
i. Ujian Bertulis / Mid-term test : 20%
ii. Tugasan / Assignment : 35%
iii. Pembentangan / Presentation : 15%

2. Peperiksaan Akhir / Final Examination : 30 %

Jumlah (Total) 70 : 100 %

15. Pemetaan kursus kepada Objektif Pendidikan Program (PEO):

Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):

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 PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4
X X
16. Pemetaan kursus kepada Hasil Pembelajaran Program (PLO):
Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO ):

PLO1

PLO2

PLO3

PLO4

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8

PLO9
Course LO/ Program LO

CLO 1
Menerangkan prinsip-prinsip asas sistem
perundangan Malaysia yang berkaitan
dengan kontrak perniagaan dan
bagaimana ia diaplikasikan kepada
perniagaan dan transaksi perniagaan di
Malaysia X
Describe the basic principles of
Malaysian legal system relating to
commercial contracts and how it is
applied to business and business
transactions in Malaysia
(C3,PLO1)
CLO 2
Membincangkan secara berkumpulan
berkenaan dengan sistem perundangan
dan pelaksanaan kontrak perniagaan di
Malaysia
X
Discuss in group issues relating to
Malaysian legal system and the
execution of commercial contracts in
Malaysia
(A2,PLO5)
CLO 3
Mengaplikasi kemahiran menyelesaikan
masalah berkaitan dengan isu-isu
perundangan yang timbul dalam
X
menjalankan perniagaan berdasarkan
undang-undang perniagaan Malaysia
Apply problem solving skills to solve
legal-related issues that arise in the
course of carrying out business based on
the principles of Malaysia commercial
law
(A3,PLO6)

17. Kandungan kursus dan SLT mengikut topik:

Content outline of the course and the SLT (lecture and lab hours) per topic :

Week No. Topics SLT (Hours)

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Face-To-Face

Test & Exam

Self-study
Practical
Lecture

Tutorial
4 2 0 0.5 9.5
PENGENALAN KEPADA SISTEM PERUNDANGAN DI MALAYSIA
INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM

1.1 Pengenalan kepada Undang-Undang

Introduction to Law
1.1.1 Definisi Undang-Undang
Definitions of Law
1.1.2 Fungsi Undang-Undang
Functions of Law
1.2 Klasifikasi Undang-Undang di Malaysia
Classifications of law in Malaysia
1.2.1 Undang-Undang Awam
Public Law
1.2.2 Undang-Undang Persendirian
Private Law
1.2.3 Undang-Undang Antarabangsa
International Law
1-2 1 1.3 Sistem Perundangan Malaysia
Malaysian Legal System
1.3.1 Perlembagaan Persekutuan
Federal Constitution
1.3.2 Akta Parlimen, Enakmen Negeri dan Perundangan
Subsidiari
Acts of Parliament, State Enactments, and Subsidiary
Legislation
1.3.3 Hirarki Mahkamah Malaysia
Malaysian Court Hierarchy
1.4 Sumber Undang-Undang Malaysia
Sources of Malaysian Law
1.4.1 Undang-Undang Bertulis
Written Law
1.4.2 Undang-Undang Tidak Bertulis
Unwritten Law
1.4.3 Undang-Undang Islam
Islamic Law
PENGENALAN KEPADA UNDANG-UNDANG KONTRAK 4 2 0 1 9
INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACT LAW
2.1 Maksud Kontrak
3-4 2 Meaning of Contract
2.2 Jenis-Jenis Kontrak
Types of Contracts

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 2.2.1 Kontrak Sah, Boleh Batal dan Batal dan Menyalahi
Undang-Undang
Valid, Voidable, Void and Illegal Contracts
2.2.2 Kontrak Sehala dan Kontrak Dua Hala
Unilateral and Bilateral Contracts
2.3 Kandungan, Terma dan Syarat Kontrak yang Sah
Content, Terms and Conditions of Contract Valid Contracts
2.3.1 Kandungan Kontrak
Content of Contracts
2.3.2 Terma Nyata dan Tersirat
Express and Implied Terms
2.3.3 Syarat dan Waranti Kontrak
Conditions and Warranty of Contracts
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ELEMEN-ELEMEN SAH KONTRAK
ELEMENTS OF VALID CONTRACTS
3.1 Tawaran dan Pelawaan Tawaran
Offer and Invitation to Treat
3.2 Penerimaan
Acceptance
3.3 Balasan
Consideration

3.4 Niat untuk Berkontrak

Intention to Create Legal Relations
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3.5 Keupayaan Berkontrak
Legal Capacity
3.6 Ketentuan
Certainty
3.7 Kerelaan Bebas
Free Consent
3.8 Objek yang Di Benarkan oleh Undang-Undang
Legality of Objects
3.9 Formaliti
Formality
KONTRAK BATAL, BOLEH BATAL DAN MENYALAHI UNDANG-UNDANG 4 2 0 0 9
VOID, VOIDABLE AND ILLEGAL CONTRACTS
4.1 Kontrak Batal
Void Contracts
4.1.1 Kesan Kontrak Batal
Effects of Void Contracts
4.2 Kontrak Boleh Batal
Voidable Contract
4.2.1 Paksaan
8-9 4 Duress
4.2.2 Pengaruh Tidak Wajar
Undue Influence
4.2.3 Fraud / Tipuan
Fraud
4.2.4 Salahnyataan
Misprepresentation
4.2.5 Khilaf
Mistakes

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 4.2.6 Kesan Kontrak Boleh Batal
Effects of Voidable Contracts
4.3 Kontrak Menyalahi Undang-Undang
Illegal Contracts
4.4 Perjanjian Menghalang Urusniaga
Agreement in Restraint of Trade
4.5 Perjanjian Menghalang Tindakan Undang-Undang
Agreement in Restraint of Law Proceeding
4 2 0 0 9
PELEPASAN KONTRAK DAN REMEDI
DISCHARGE OF CONTRACT AND REMEDY
5.1 Pelepasan Kontrak
Discharge of Contract

5.1.1 Pelepasan Melalui Pelaksanaan

Discharge by Performance
5.1.2 Pelepasan Melalui Persetujuan
Discharge by Agreement
5.1.3 Pelepasan Melalui Kekecewaan
Discharge by Frustration
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5.1.4 Pelepasan Melalui Kemungkiran
Discharge by Breach of Contracts
5.2 Remedi Kemungkiran Kontrak
Remedies for Breach of Contract
5.2.1 Ganti Rugi
Damages
5.2.2 Pelaksanaan Spesifik
Specific Performance
5.3.3 Injunksi
Injunction
5.3.4 Quantum Meruit
Quantum Meruit
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AGENSI
AGENCY
6.1 Pengenalan
Introduction
6.1.1 Definisi Agensi, Agen dan Principal
Definition of Agency, Agent and Principals
6.1.2 Klasifikasi Agensi
Classification of Agency

12-14 6 6.1.3 Kelayakan untuk Menjadi Agen dan Principals

Capacity of Agents and Principals
6.2 Kaedah Perwujudan Agency
Modes of Agency Creation
6.2.1 Perlantikan Secara Nyata oleh Prinsipal
Express Appointment by Principals
6.2.2 Perlantikan Secara Tersirat oleh Prinsipal
Implied Appointment by Principals
6.2.3 Keperluan atau Kecemasan
Necessity or Emergency

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 6.2.4 Ratifikasi
Ratification
6.2.5 Estoppel
Estoppel
6.3 Hak dan Tanggungjawab Agen dan Prinsipal
Rights and Obligations of Agents and Principals
6.3.1 Kuasa Sebenar Agen
Actual Authorities of Agents
6.3.2 Kuasa Zahir Agen
Apparent Authorities of Agents
6.3.3 Kemungkiran Waranti Kuasa
Breach of Warranty of Authority
6.3.4 Tanggungjawab Agen kepada Prinsipal
Duties of Agents towards Principals
6.3.5 Tanggungjawab Prinsipal Terhadap Agen
Duties of Principals towards Agents
6.4 Kesan Kontrak yang Dibuat oleh Agen
Effects of Contract Made by Agents

6.5 Penamatan Agensi

Termination of Agency
6.5.1 Penamatan Melalui Tindakan Prinsipal atau Agen
Termination by Act of Parties
6.5.2 Penamatan Melalui Undang-Undang
Termination by Operation of Law

15   Study Leave
16-17 Final Exam 2 4
Total hours 28 14 0 4.5 73.5
Notional hours
Credit value

18. Main and additional references supporting the course:

MAIN REFERENCES:

1. Lee Mei Pheng & Ivan Jeron Detta. (2014).Business Law Second Edition. Oxford Fajar Sdn. Bhd

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE:
1. Lee Mei Pheng & Ivan Jeron Detta. (2017). Commercial Law Polytechnic Series Third Edition. Oxford
Fajar Sdn. Bhd
2. Shaik Mohd Noor Alam S.M. Hussain. (2014). Undang-Undang Komersial Di Malaysia Edisi Kedua.
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
3. Muhammad Fathi Yusof. (2016). E- Book Undang-Undang Kontrak di Malaysia. Mus’ab Book
Publication House.
4. Beatrix Vohrah, Wu Min Aun. (2006). The Commercial Law of Malaysia. Longman.

19. Other additional information: Tools, equipment and material

1. Akta Kontrak 1950

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