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When ‘30 Years’ Does Not Mean 30 Years: Court of Appeal on Contract Expiry and Renewal

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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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No Signature, No Contract? Malaysian Law on Unsigned Agreements

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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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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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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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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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Breach of Contract and Business Disputes in Malaysia: Legal Remedies and How to Protect Your Rights

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Breach of Contract and Business Disputes in Malaysia: Legal Remedies and How to Protect Your Rights 1. Introduction: Why Contract Disputes Are So Common in Malaysia In Malaysia’s fast-moving business environment, contracts form the backbone of nearly every relationship — from supply agreements and partnerships to employment and property transactions. Yet, even with the most

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