Legal Aid (Bantuan Guaman)

Legal aid is free or subsidised legal help available to people who cannot afford to hire their own Peguam Syarie.

It is usually run through the Legal Aid Department or a state legal aid bureau, subject to eligibility conditions such as income.

In real cases, applying for legal aid usually means submitting proof of income and case details before approval is given.

Eligibility rules and the application process can vary a little from state to state.

For more on how to apply, see legal aid for divorce.