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 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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When Can You Appeal a Striking-Out Dismissal in Malaysia? Introduction The Federal Court decision in MT Ventures Sdn Bhd & Anor v QM Print Sdn Bhd & Another Appeal is one of those cases that significantly reshapes litigation practice in Malaysia, even though it deals with what appears to be a technical procedural issue. At
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Successful Mitigation of a Defamation Claim: Strategic Representation Matters Defamation claims can have serious consequences for individuals and businesses alike. Allegations of defamatory statements often carry not only financial exposure but also reputational risk, emotional stress, and prolonged litigation. At JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors, our approach to defamation disputes is grounded in careful legal
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Successful Defence of Injunction and Declaration Claim in Kuala Lumpur Court Date of Decision: 25 February 2026Court: Sessions Court, Kuala LumpurOutcome: Plaintiff’s Originating Summons dismissed with costs of RM1,500 JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors is pleased to announce another successful litigation outcome where we acted for the Defendant in resisting an Originating Summons filed by
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Security Guard Negligence & Breach of Contract Claim Principles Security Guard Negligence & Breach of Contract: When Security Fails, Accountability Follows In high-value industrial environments, security is not ornamental — it is contractual, operational, and risk-critical. When theft occurs despite a live security agreement, the question is not merely how it happened, but who bears
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Successful Defence of Court-Appointed Auctioneer in Defamation Claim On 4 February 2026, We, JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors successfully defended a court-appointed auctioneer at the Penang High Court, where the Appellant’s appeal was dismissed in its entirety following a full appeal after trial. Our Ko Jie Yang and Ms. Chang Lai Ling attended for our
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Defending Court Injunction in Malaysia – Overview and Strategy Introduction: When an Injunction Threatens Your Rights and Business An injunction is one of the most powerful remedies available under Malaysian law. It is capable of stopping business operations, freezing assets, restricting movement, or compelling disclosure of sensitive information—often at a very early stage of litigation.
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Successful Claim Against Ex-Employee Who Resigned Without Notice in Malaysia We, JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors has successfully obtained a Judgment in Default at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court against a former employee who resigned without giving sufficient contractual notice, in breach of their employment agreement. The Court entered judgment in favour of our Client
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Successful Setting Aside of Judgment in Default at Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court Date of Decision: 16 January 2026Judgment : Judgment in Default set aside and costs of RM1,500.00 payable to the Defendant (our Client)Court: Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court We, JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors has successfully set aside a Judgment in Default entered against our
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