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Failure to Deliver Goods or Services in Malaysia: Your Complete Legal Guide

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Failure to Deliver Goods or Services in Malaysia: Your Complete Legal Guide Failure to deliver goods or services is one of the most common commercial disputes in Malaysia, affecting SMEs, suppliers, contractors, vendors, e-commerce sellers, and even large corporations. When a promised product or service is not delivered as agreed, the impact can be severe […]

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Nuisance, Access & Defects: A Practical Guide to Developer–Resident Conflicts in Malaysia

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Nuisance, Access & Defects: A Practical Guide to Developer–Resident Conflicts in Malaysia Introduction: Development Disputes Are Becoming More Common — and More Complex Malaysia’s property landscape is rapidly evolving. As housing schemes expand, mixed developments proliferate, and strata communities mature, disputes between developers, Residents Associations (RAs), Joint Management Bodies (JMBs), Management Corporations (MCs), and individual

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Successful Defence Against Electricity Theft Case in Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court

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Successful Defence Against Electricity Theft Case in Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court Date of Judgment: 19 November 2025Court: Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court On 19 November 2025, we, JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors achieved a decisive victory at the Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court, successfully defending our client against a baseless third-party claim filed by

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Minority Shareholder Oppression in Malaysia — Your Rights Under Section 346 Companies Act 2016

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Minority Shareholder Oppression in Malaysia — Your Rights Under Section 346 Companies Act 2016 Shareholder disputes are among the most emotionally charged and legally complex areas of corporate law. While every company begins with a shared vision, disagreements can quickly escalate into power struggles — especially between majority and minority shareholders. In Malaysia, minority shareholders

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Understanding Negligence and Occupier’s Liability in Malaysia (2025)

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Understanding Negligence and Occupier’s Liability in Malaysia (2025) 1. Introduction Negligence and occupier’s liability remain two of the most vital concepts in Malaysian tort law. They govern the responsibility of those who control premises—whether individuals, corporations, or management bodies—to take reasonable care to prevent harm to others. The case of KHY Foods & Beverages Sdn

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Protecting Business Secrets: Breach of Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses in Malaysia

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Protecting Business Secrets: Breach of Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses in Malaysia In Malaysia’s competitive business environment, protecting trade secrets, client data, and proprietary business information is no longer optional — it is essential. Employers and business owners invest significant time, resources, and intellectual effort into building their company’s competitive edge. However, when employees misuse confidential

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Repudiation of Insurance Claims in Malaysia: Lessons for Policyholders

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Repudiation of Insurance Claims in Malaysia: Lessons for Policyholders 1. When an Insurance Promise Becomes a Dispute In business and in personal life, insurance is meant to provide certainty. Companies insure their commercial assets, and individuals insure their homes, cars, and health—all to ensure that unforeseen losses are covered. Yet when insurers refuse to honour

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Legal Guide to Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals in Malaysia’s Strata Properties

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Legal Guide to Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals in Malaysia’s Strata Properties The Rise of Airbnb and the Legal Grey Zone in Malaysia The short-term rental phenomenon — led by platforms like Airbnb, Agoda Homes, and Booking.com — has transformed Malaysia’s property landscape. Property owners see it as an opportunity to generate passive income, while travellers

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