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Federal Court Decision in Syed Saddiq: Criminal Breach of Trust and Money Laundering Law

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Federal Court Clarifies Criminal Breach of Trust and Money Laundering Laws in Malaysia: The Syed Saddiq Decision The Federal Court recently delivered one of the most significant criminal law judgments in Malaysia by dismissing the Public Prosecutor’s appeals against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. The majority decision affirmed the Court of Appeal’s ruling which had […]

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How Non-Disclosure Can Void Your Life Insurance Policy – High Court

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Life Insurance Claim Rejected for Non-Disclosure of Symptoms: High Court Clarifies the Duty of Disclosure Under the Financial Services Act 2013 Life insurance is intended to provide financial security for loved ones upon the death of the insured. However, policyholders must appreciate that the duty to disclose relevant medical information begins even before the insurance

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Corporate Opportunities Belong to the Company and not Directors

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When Directors Misuse Company Resources Corporate leadership comes with significant legal responsibilities. Directors and senior executives are entrusted with confidential information, company resources, employees and business opportunities. Malaysian law requires them to exercise these powers honestly, loyally and in the best interests of the company. In the recent High Court decision of Hartalega Holdings Berhad

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Court Rejects Vendor’s Attempt to Remove Caveat in RM7.2 Million Sale Dispute

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High Court Refuses to Remove Private Caveat Pending Full Trial Over RM7.2 Million Property Dispute In the case of Lian Hock Hardware Sdn Bhd v G-Mart Corporation Sdn Bhd, the High Court of Malaya in Johor Bahru dismissed an application to remove a private caveat lodged over a commercial property in Johor Bahru worth RM7.2

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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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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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