Contract Drafting & Vetting Services in Kuala Lumpur Entering into an agreement is part of almost every business transaction. Whether you are purchasing a business, entering into a partnership, appointing a service provider, renting commercial premises or engaging a contractor, the terms of your agreement determine your contractual rights, obligations and potential liabilities. Unfortunately, many
Can Your Neighbour Be Liable for Earthworks That Damage Your Land? Malaysian High Court Awards RM3.02 Million Repair Costs and RM5,000 Per Day Property owners often assume that they are free to carry out excavation, construction and earthworks within their own land. However, ownership of land does not necessarily give a person an unrestricted right
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Landlord and Tenant Disputes in Malaysia: Deposits, Repairs and WhatsApp Evidence Introduction Tenancy disputes in Malaysia are rarely limited to one simple question of whether rent was paid. When a tenancy comes to an end, disagreements may arise over security deposits, renovation costs, repairs, damaged items, outstanding rent, utility bills and even WhatsApp messages exchanged
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Court of Appeal: A Contract Stated to Last 30 Years May Still Expire Earlier – Lessons on Renewal, Vacant Possession and Damages Case Commentary: Vigilant Ventures Sdn Bhd v Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan MalaysiaCourt of Appeal Malaysia | Civil Appeal No. K-01(NCVC)(W)-391-07/2023Decision dated: 24 June 2026 A commercial agreement states that the parties intend for their
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Successful Orders to Remove a Private Caveat and Restrain Further Caveats Over Our Client’s Property Today, we are pleased to share a significant outcome achieved for our client in a recent property dispute before the Kuala Lumpur High Court. The case concerned the use of a private caveat to secure payment of a disputed monetary
Owed Money Does Not Mean You Can Caveat the Property Read More »
When a Property Agent Acts Against His Client: Lessons from a Malaysian Court of Appeal Decision A recent decision of the our Court of Appeal provides an important reminder to landowners, property agents and purchasers about the consequences of a disputed property transaction — particularly where a private caveat is lodged over land and the
A Significant Appellate Development: Court of Appeal Clarifies the Need for Leave to Adduce Further Evidence A recent appeal handled by our firm has resulted in an important procedural clarification concerning the adducing of further and new evidence before the Court of Appeal. We are pleased to share a significant development arising from proceedings before
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Can an Unsigned Agreement Be Legally Binding in Malaysia? Can an unsigned agreement be legally binding in Malaysia? This is a common question in commercial transactions, particularly where parties have negotiated an agreement, exchanged documents, made preparations for performance or otherwise acted as though a transaction has been concluded, but one party has not signed
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Can Rental Payments Alone Prove a Tenancy? High Court Says No On 4 August 2026, the High Court in Shah Alam dismissed the landlord’s appeal in its entirety and upheld the Sessions Court’s judgment after a full trial. The High Court also awarded RM5,000 in costs against the Appellant, affirming the dismissal of the landlord’s
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Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court Allows Striking Out Application with Costs in Favour of our Client (Defendant) We, JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors are pleased to share another successful litigation outcome after the Magistrates’ Court in Kuala Lumpur allowed our client’s application to strike out the plaintiff’s claim on 24 July 2026, with costs of RM2,500
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