Types of Debt Recovery Cases in Malaysia: A Complete Guide for Businesses and Individuals Debt recovery is one of the most common legal disputes in Malaysia. Whether you are a business owner waiting for overdue invoices to be paid, a landlord chasing unpaid rent, or an individual trying to recover a friendly loan, the frustration […]
Successful Eviction of Tenant in Malaysia Without Going to Court -JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors At JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors, we recently handled a tenancy dispute where our landlord client successfully regained possession of his property without even going through the court process. This case highlights how effective legal strategy and timely action can
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Drafting Business, Corporate, and Shareholder Agreements in Malaysia: Lessons from the QVC Rock Products v Pohmix Kuari Case Introduction: Why Proper Agreements Are the Foundation of Business Success In business, trust matters — but contracts are what protect you. Many entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporations in Malaysia enter into business agreements, corporate contracts, or shareholder agreements
Divorce, Custody, and Matrimonial Property in Malaysia: A Case Study (2025) A Case Study of Nithianandha Rao A/L Atchanan v. Kavitha A/P Rajandran [2025] CLJU 651 Introduction Divorce in Malaysia can be a painful and complicated process. Beyond the emotional strain, parties often face disputes about child custody, access rights, financial maintenance, and property division.
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Condo Maintenance Fee Disputes in Malaysia Case Study – Different Charges (July 2025) When you buy a property in Malaysia that is part of a condominium, office tower, or mixed development (i.e stratified property), you automatically become part of a strata management system. This means you have to pay maintenance fees to keep the building
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Trespass and Calculation of Damages in Malaysia (Case Study) Zeus Enterprise Sdn Bhd & Tan Heritage Sdn Bhd v Gan Heow Kit & Ors [2024] CLJU 1878 – Melaka High Court Introduction When land is wrongfully encroached upon, Malaysian courts can award different categories of damages to compensate the landowner. In the High Court decision
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Case Commentary – Purchasers Win LAD Claim Against Developer(August 2025) Date of Judgment: 13 August 2025Court: High Court of Malaya, Shah AlamJudge: YA Elaine Yap Chin GaikCase Type: Housing Development – Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) Claim Introduction This landmark housing dispute involved 77 homebuyers of the Clover Taman Semarak Warisan housing project in Sepang, Selangor,
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Forced Resignation Case – Extent of Damages Awarded (August 2025) Case: THEVENDRAN A/L S SIVANANTHAM v FUJI XEROX ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. – Industrial Court Case No. 15(11)/4-699/20 Brief Facts Legal Dispute Court’s Findings Decision & Award (and Breakdown of Damages) Total Award: RM492,844.20 (less statutory deductions) to be paid within 30 days via his
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Renovation Debt Claim Allowed Despite No Written Contract (Commentary) Case: Leow Kim Yoon & Ors v Z Seng Renovation Enterprise [2025] CLJU 711 – Shah Alam High Court The Shah Alam High Court held that property owners can be held liable for renovation debts even when there is no signed contract—if the facts show they
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Medical Insurance Claim Case Summary – Duty To Disclose (June 2025) ROSALIND GOH LEE LING v. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD [2025] CLJU 1547 – Shah Alam High Court Background Rosalind Goh had medical insurance with Prudential but in 2018 bought a new policy from Great Eastern Life through an insurance agent. She claimed she
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