Studi Perbandingan Sistem Peradilan Indonesia dan Malaysia dalam Penegakan Hukum

Angel Evelin Saragih Sitio
Handar Subhandi Bakhtiar

Demokrasi: Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Demokrasi: Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik

Law enforcement is a fundamental pillar in upholding justice and maintaining social order. Indonesia and Malaysia, as neighboring countries with shared historical backgrounds and legal systems—both influenced by Continental European law and local customary laws—demonstrate different approaches in their judicial systems and law enforcement practices. This study aims to compare the judicial systems of both countries in terms of law enforcement, focusing on institutional structures, criminal and civil court mechanisms, and the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies such as the police, prosecution, and judiciary. The research employs a qualitative method with a juridical-comparative approach, analyzing legal documents, legislation, and scholarly literature. The findings reveal that although both countries share basic legal principles, significant differences exist in terms of judicial independence, procedural efficiency, as well as transparency and accountability of law enforcement institutions. This study is expected to contribute to the reform of Indonesia’s judicial system by adopting positive practices from the Malaysian legal framework.