FAQ on Tenancy Agreements During COVID-19
by Clinton Tan Kian Seng
Does the Restricted Movement Order affect the validity of Tenancy Agreements and its terms?[Read more...]
FAQ on Friendly Loan Agreements
by Clinton Tan Kian Seng
Are Friendly Loan Agreements legal?[Read more...]
Legal Alert: Temporary Measures Announced by The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
by Lavinia Kumaraendran & Sean Tan Yang Wei
Execution: The Joint Ownership Predicament
by Avinash Kamalanathan
The law on execution is an area that appears to be an area that is relatively straightforward given its limited number of options available to the party that succeeds in obtaining a judgment.[Read more...]
Help ! Help ! I’m Being Oppressed? What Counts as Oppression of Minority Shareholders?
by Lavinia Kumaraendran & Sean Tan Yang Wei
As companies are often owned by several shareholders, a fundamental rule in the governance of a company is the “majority rule”.[Read more...]
COVID-19 Estate Planning Series: Should I make a Will?
by Cassandra Lee
Should I make a will?[Read more...]
Can You be Sued for Derogatory Remarks made via Instant Messaging Apps?
by Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi & Angelene Cheah Kai Li
Can you be sued for something said or written on your social media?[Read more...]
Strata Properties Managers – What are their Duties and Powers?
by Jesslyn Tham
Statutory bodies in the form of a Management Corporation and a Joint Management Body are responsible for the maintenance and management of building.[Read more...]
Qualifying as A Licensed Liquidator
by Lavinia Kumaraendran
Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) lays out several requirements before one can qualify as a licensed liquidator.[Read more...]
The Statutory Moratorium under The Judicial Management Scheme
by Sean Tan Yang Wei
The Companies Act 2016 introduced the Judicial Management system as a scheme to rescue businesses in financial distress.[Read more...]
Registering a Foreign Judgment under The Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act 1958
by Mavinthra Jothy Thillainathan
In Malaysia, foreign judgments may be enforced without the need to commence a fresh action[Read more...]
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[UPDATE] Comptroller of State Sales Tax, Sarawak & 1 other v Petroleum Nasional Berhad (Petronas)
by Avinash Kamalanathan
This piece seeks to analyse the decision by the High Court, Comptroller of State Sales Tax, Sarawak & 1 other v Petroleum Nasional Berhad (Petronas).[Read more...]
To Caveat or Not to Caveat for What is a ‘Caveatable Interest’?
by Yap Sher Min
Whether one has a ‘caveatable interest’ to do so in the first place could probably result in someone removing the said caveat or risk having it declared void.[Read more...]
Overcoming Void Dispositions under Section 472 of the Companies Act 2016
by Lavinia Kumaraendran
What is void dispositions?[Read more...]
What Happens to Contractual Obligations During COVID-19?
by Clinton Tan Kian Seng
What are the legal implications to businesses who have contractual obligations to perform during the RMO period from 18 March to 31 March 2020?[Read more...]
The Applicability of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 in relation to the spread of COVID-19.
by Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi
Is there any legislation in Malaysia that can assist in a pandemic?[Read more...]
Legal Action For or Against a Bankrupt
by Lavinia Kumaraendran
The general implication of being declared a bankrupt is common knowledge, but there are some further complications that may arise in reality. Question is, can a bankrupt sue and be sued?[Read more...]
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[UPDATE] Case of TNB v Bukit Lenang Development Sdn Bhd
by Clinton Tan Kian Seng
The TNB v Bukit Lenang Development Sdn Bhd case presents new development when the Federal Court dismissed a motion to review its own decision on 8 January 2020[Read more...]