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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM LAW
Course Code LAW438
MQF Credit 3
Course Description This course covers the Malaysian Legal System and the concepts of Law of Contract, Law of Agency, Legal Aspects in Business Organization, Consumer Protection Act, Occupiers Safety and Health Act, Law of Tort and relevant principles governing the accommodation, travel and food service industry.
Transferable Skills knowledge, able to recognise applicable law and application
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Tutorial
CLO
CLO1 Describe the basic principles of Malaysian Legal System, Law of Contract, Law of Agency, Legal Aspects in Business Organization, Consumer Protection Act, Introduction to Occupiers Safety and Health Act, Law of Tort and laws governing the accommodation, travel and food service industry that will be applicable in their discipline of studies.
CLO2 Apply the relevant rules and principles of Malaysian Legal System, Law of Contract, Law of Agency, Legal Aspects in Business Organization, Consumer Protection Act, Introduction to Occupiers Safety and Health Act, Law of Tort and laws governing the accommodation, travel and food service industry in solving any legal problems arising therein.
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Lee Me Pheng and Ivan Jeron Detta, 2009, Business Law,, 2009 Ed., 1, Oxford. Malaysia
  • Gan Joo Ee and Goh Hoon Huar 1st Edition 2013, Hospitality Law, 2013 Ed., Oxford Malaysia
Reference Book Resources
  • Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah, Rights and Liabilities of Holiday Makers and Holiday Providers 2008, 1st Edition Ed., ILBS Malaysia
  • Malaysia, Contracts Act 1950
  • Trade Descriptions Act 2011, Malaysia
  • Malaysia, Tourism Industry Act 1992
  • Malaysia, Innkeepers Act 1952
  • Federal Constitution, Malaysia
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
  • Stephen C. Barth, Hospitality Law: Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry Publication Date: , 2011, 2011 Ed.
  • Darrell Clifton, Hospitality Security: Managing Security in Today's Hotel, Lodging, Entertainment, and Tourism Environment, 2012 Ed.
  • Malaysia, Food Act 1983
Article/Paper List
Reference Article/Paper Resources
Other ReferencesThis Course does not have any other resources