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Successfully Advised Employee in Dispute Over Revised MSS Offer

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Signed MSS Upheld After Employer Attempted Renegotiation At JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors, we recently successfully advised and guided an employee client in a dispute involving a Mutual Separation Scheme (“MSS”) offered by his employer company. The matter involved a signed MSS agreement which the company later attempted to revise after execution, including proposing a

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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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Urgent Writs and Court Actions: Get Legal Response Now

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Urgent Writs and Court Actions in Malaysia: Why Immediate Legal Response Matters When a business owner, company director, employer, management corporation, or individual receives a writ of summons, the first reaction is often uncertainty, panic, or delay. Many assume that litigation moves slowly and that there is still “plenty of time” before action is needed.

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Successful Mitigation of a Defamation Claim: Strategic Representation Matters

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Successful Mitigation of a Defamation Claim: Strategic Representation Matters Defamation claims can have serious consequences for individuals and businesses alike. Allegations of defamatory statements often carry not only financial exposure but also reputational risk, emotional stress, and prolonged litigation. At JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors, our approach to defamation disputes is grounded in careful legal

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Security Guard Negligence & Breach of Contract Claim Principles

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Security Guard Negligence & Breach of Contract Claim Principles Security Guard Negligence & Breach of Contract: When Security Fails, Accountability Follows In high-value industrial environments, security is not ornamental — it is contractual, operational, and risk-critical. When theft occurs despite a live security agreement, the question is not merely how it happened, but who bears

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Successful Termination of Security Guard Services and Recovery of Outstanding Service Fees in Bangi Court

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Successful Termination of Security Guard Services and Recovery of Outstanding Service Fees in Bangi Court Written on: 17 December 2025 Background of the Case Our Client is a licensed security guard service provider offering both armed and unarmed security services to large corporations, commercial premises, and residential developments, including condominiums and gated communities. Several years

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Successful Defence Against Electricity Theft Case in Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court

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Successful Defence Against Electricity Theft Case in Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court Date of Judgment: 19 November 2025Court: Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court On 19 November 2025, we, JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors achieved a decisive victory at the Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court, successfully defending our client against a baseless third-party claim filed by

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Understanding Negligence and Occupier’s Liability in Malaysia (2025)

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Understanding Negligence and Occupier’s Liability in Malaysia (2025) 1. Introduction Negligence and occupier’s liability remain two of the most vital concepts in Malaysian tort law. They govern the responsibility of those who control premises—whether individuals, corporations, or management bodies—to take reasonable care to prevent harm to others. The case of KHY Foods & Beverages Sdn

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Protecting Business Secrets: Breach of Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses in Malaysia

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Protecting Business Secrets: Breach of Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses in Malaysia In Malaysia’s competitive business environment, protecting trade secrets, client data, and proprietary business information is no longer optional — it is essential. Employers and business owners invest significant time, resources, and intellectual effort into building their company’s competitive edge. However, when employees misuse confidential

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