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Contract Termination in Malaysia: Why a RM23.71 Million Consultancy Fee Claim Failed

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RM23.71 Million Consultancy Fee Claim Dismissed: Malaysian High Court Rules on Contract Termination, Fraud and Directors’ Authority Introduction Can a company refuse to pay millions of ringgit in consultancy fees under a signed agreement? Can a director terminate a commercial agreement without a formal board resolution? Does the payment of money after termination automatically mean

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Joint Venture Agreements: Personal Liability Explained

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Can You Sue Your Joint Venture Partner Personally? Introduction When business partners establish a joint venture company, does the company’s separate legal personality protect them from being personally sued if they breach their joint venture agreement? Can an investor recover money directly from its business partners, or must the investor commence legal proceedings on behalf

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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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Commercial Litigation & Contract Dispute Lawyer | JY Ko

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Commercial Litigation & Breach of Contract Lawyer in Malaysia | Business Disputes 1. Why Contract Disputes Are So Common in Malaysia Commercial disputes can expose companies, shareholders and business owners to substantial financial losses, operational disruption and prolonged legal proceedings. Whether a dispute involves failure to fulfil contractual obligations, wrongful termination, non-payment under a commercial

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