RATIFIKASI CEDAW DI MALAYSIA: KESAN MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG DAN HUKUM SYARAK

Abstract

Malaysia has begun to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of
all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in 1995.
The study focused on the impact of the changes found in Malaysia
after the application of this convention. This study focused on the
formulation, amendment or abolishment of laws, policies, program
or other mechanisms for compliance with the articles contained
in this Convention and whether this convention harmonizing
with Islamic law which is applicable in Malaysia. In this study,
the authors use methods such as interviews and documentation,
library research and finally analyzed. The study found that there
are some problem in the definition of “discrimination†under the
CEDAW and Islamic Law in Malaysia, as well as the absence of
a spesific law which provides clarification on the objectives and the establishment of the ratification of the CEDAW in Malaysia.
These factors contributed to misunderstanding and criticism
parties demanding equality between the sexes.