sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan
Legal Cross-reference Formula
Used in Malaysian legal and official documents to mean 'as intended,' 'as referred to,' or 'as defined' in a specific context.
How It Works
The expression sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan is a hallmark of Standard Malaysian Malay (BMS) administrative and legal registers. It functions as a precise cross-referencing tool.
Key characteristics include:
- Exact Correspondence: Unlike the general word seperti (like/as), sebagaimana implies a strict, identical match to a definition.
- Passive Structure: It uses the di-...-kan passive form of the root maksud (intent/meaning). The passive is required because the 'intent' is a property of the text itself.
- Relative Pronoun: The inclusion of yang is mandatory in formal Malaysian drafting.
- Formal Discourse: Beyond legal texts, it appears in formal speech as sebagaimana yang kita sedia maklum (as we are already aware) to signal shared information.
This pattern is essential for reading Malaysian Acts of Parliament and government gazettes. It is rarely used in casual conversation, where simpler phrases like macam yang saya cakap would be preferred.
Examples (4)
- Pihak berkuasa boleh menjalankan kuasa sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan dalam subseksyen (2) Akta ini.
The authority may exercise the powers as intended/referred to in subsection (2) of this Act.
Word by Word: Party authority can carry out power as which intended in subsection (2) Act this.
A classic legal usage where 'powers' are strictly limited to the definition provided in a specific subsection.
- Perlindungan ini tidak meliputi kerosakan akibat kebakaran sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan dalam Polisi ini.
This coverage does not include damage due to fire as defined/intended in this Policy.
Word by Word: Protection this not cover damage result fire as which intended in Policy this.
Common in insurance contracts to ensure 'fire' is interpreted only according to the policy's specific definition.
- Sebagaimana yang kita sedia maklum, projek ini akan membawa manfaat besar kepada penduduk tempatan.
As we are already aware, this project will bring great benefits to the local residents.
Word by Word: As which we ready know, project this will bring benefit big to resident local.
This variation is a staple of formal speeches and letters, used to introduce shared knowledge or common ground.
- Tindakan tersebut hendaklah diambil mengikut tatacara sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan.
The said action shall be taken according to the procedure as intended.
Word by Word: Action mentioned shall taken follow procedure as which intended.
Refers back to a specific procedure that was previously outlined in the document.
Common Mistakes
Omitting the relative pronoun 'yang'.
sebagaimana dimaksudkan dalam seksyen tersebutsebagaimana yang dimaksudkan dalam seksyen tersebutIn Malaysian legal drafting the usual formula keeps 'yang'. Dropping it is more typical of Indonesian style.
Using the active voice 'memaksudkan'.
sebagaimana yang memaksudkansebagaimana yang dimaksudkanThe formula must be passive because the meaning is 'intended' by the drafter or the law, not 'intending' something itself.
Using the phrase in casual conversation.
Saya nak makan sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan tadi.Saya nak makan macam yang saya cakap tadi.This phrase is jarringly formal. In daily life, use 'macam' or 'seperti' instead of this legal formula.
How It Connects
Learn This First
To understand 'sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan', a learner must first be familiar with the formal conjunction 'sebagaimana', the use of 'yang' to create relative clauses, and the 'di-' passive prefix used in the verb 'dimaksudkan'.
- sebagaimanaAs or as Provided by
The base conjunction 'sebagaimana' (meaning 'as' or 'as provided by') is the core component of this formal cross-reference formula.
Level 5 - di-Basic Passive with Di-
The term 'dimaksudkan' is a passive form of 'maksud' (to mean/intend); understanding the di- passive prefix is essential to grasp the meaning 'which is intended/meant'.
Level 2
Related Patterns
- di-...-kanPassive Causative or Benefactive
The specific passive circumfix used in 'dimaksudkan' to indicate the textual intent.
Level 4 - yangRelative Clauses with Yang
The relative pronoun that links the noun phrase to the qualifying 'intended' clause.
Level 2 - Agentless passive in formal prose
This pattern is a prime example of the agentless passive style common in Malaysian bureaucratic and legal writing, often appearing in synonyms like 'sebagaimana yang diperuntukkan' (as provided for) and 'sebagaimana yang dinyatakan' (as stated).
Level 5 - menurutAccording to with Menurut
Used to mean 'according to,' often appearing in similar formal contexts to cite sources or authorities.
Level 2 - sepertiSimilarity with Seperti
A less precise alternative used for general similarity rather than strict legal identity.
Level 2
Words in This Pattern
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