2026

Wrongful Termination of an Unsigned Agreement? Claim Your Rights Now

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Claim for Wrongful Termination of an Unsigned Agreement in Malaysia In commercial practice, a significant number of agreements are never formally signed. Instead, parties proceed based on emails, WhatsApp exchanges, verbal confirmations, or by simply performing their obligations. This creates a recurring legal issue: can a party abandon an agreement that has not been signed, […]

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How to Claim Your Deposit Back After Disputed Agreement in Malaysia

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How to Recover Your Deposit in Malaysia: Legal Rights and Practical Steps At JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors, we regularly act for clients across Malaysia who are facing one common problem: a deposit has been paid, but the other party refuses to return it. Whether it arises from a failed property transaction, a terminated tenancy,

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Successful Defence in a Rioting Charge under Section 147 of the Penal Code at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court

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Successful Defence in a Rioting Charge under Section 147 of the Penal Code at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court Our firm recently acted for an accused person who was charged with the offence of rioting under Section 147 of the Penal Code at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. This matter highlights the critical role of

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Successful Settlement of Corporate Fraud and Fiduciary Breach

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Successful Resolution of Corporate Fraud and Fiduciary Breach Dispute Through Settlement at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court Our firm acted for a corporate client in a significant commercial dispute involving allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, dishonest assistance, and conspiracy arising from internal dealings and third-party transactions. The matter was commenced at the Kuala Lumpur

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Renovation Dispute in Mall Successfully Resolved in Favour of Client

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Renovation Dispute in Mall Successfully Resolved in Favour of Client Renovation disputes are a common feature in the construction and interior fit-out industry in Malaysia, particularly where commercial units are involved. Disagreements often arise due to variations in scope, undisclosed site conditions, and expectations on workmanship. This article recapitulates a recent successful resolution handled by

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Draft Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) but Binding Contract

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Draft Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) but Binding Contract No Signature, Still a Contract The Court of Appeal decision in Chia Seong Pow v Alexma Corporation Sdn Bhd [2026] CLJU 515 is a significant authority on the formation of contracts in Malaysian property transactions. It addresses the often debated legal issue: whether a binding agreement

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Pelanggaran Kontrak Usaha Sama di Malaysia: Kes Analisis

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Pelanggaran Kontrak Usaha Sama di Malaysia Pengenalan Kami ingin membawa perhatian kepada satu kes yang dilaporkan melalui [2024] CLJU 613 yang melibatkan pertikaian kontrak antara Maritime International Gateway Sdn Bhd (Defendan/Perayu) dan PD Parade Village Sdn Bhd (Plaintif/Responden) berhubung suatu Perjanjian Usaha Sama (JVA) bagi pembangunan projek resort komersial di Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Mahkamah

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