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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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Court of Appeal on Wrongful Private Caveats, Property Sale Agreements and Fiduciary Duties

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When a Property Agent Acts Against His Client: Lessons from a Malaysian Court of Appeal Decision A recent decision of the our Court of Appeal provides an important reminder to landowners, property agents and purchasers about the consequences of a disputed property transaction — particularly where a private caveat is lodged over land and the

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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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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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Successful Defence of Injunction and Declaration Claim in Kuala Lumpur Court

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Successful Defence of Injunction and Declaration Claim in Kuala Lumpur Court Date of Decision: 25 February 2026Court: Sessions Court, Kuala LumpurOutcome: Plaintiff’s Originating Summons dismissed with costs of RM1,500 JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors is pleased to announce another successful litigation outcome where we acted for the Defendant in resisting an Originating Summons filed by

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Successful Claim for Wrongful Termination of Graphic Design Contract in Malaysia

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Successful Fees Recovery for Wrongful Termination of Graphic Design Contract in Malaysia When a business hires a creative professional — whether a graphic designer, marketing consultant, or branding agency — the relationship is governed by contract law, not goodwill. Breaking that contract early can be costly. In a recent case handled by us, JY Ko

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Court of Appeal Case For Partnership Debts – Appeal Allowed

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Court of Appeal Case For Partnership Debts – Appeal Allowed JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors proudly announces another significant legal victory — this time at the Court of Appeal, Putrajaya, in a matter concerning liabilities arising from partnership debts. Our lawyers, Ko Jie Yang and Chang Lai Ling, represented our client with professionalism and strategic

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