Small Claims Court (up to RM5,000)
Mahkamah Majistret – Tuntutan Kecil
Recover a debt, a rental deposit or an unpaid bill up to RM5,000 without a lawyer, at the Magistrates' Court.
- Check you are an individual (not a company), the claim is civil, like a debt, deposit or contract, and is up to RM5,000.
- Get Form 198 (Small Claims Writ) at the Subordinate Court registry or download it from the court portal. Fill it in and sign it yourself.
- File it at a nearby Magistrates' Court with a low fee to get a hearing date.
- Neither side can be represented by a lawyer. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Checked 18 Oct 2026
Questions
What is Small Claims Court (up to RM5,000)?
Mahkamah Majistret – Tuntutan Kecil: Recover a debt, a rental deposit or an unpaid bill up to RM5,000 without a lawyer, at the Magistrates' Court.
How do I get started with Mahkamah Majistret – Tuntutan Kecil?
1. Check you are an individual (not a company), the claim is civil, like a debt, deposit or contract, and is up to RM5,000. 2. Get Form 198 (Small Claims Writ) at the Subordinate Court registry or download it from the court portal. Fill it in and sign it yourself. 3. File it at a nearby Magistrates' Court with a low fee to get a hearing date. 4. Neither side can be represented by a lawyer. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.
When was this information checked?
Checked on 18 Oct 2026 against the provider's official page.