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JY Ko – Successful Application of Urgent Injunction (Ad Interim / Interim Injunction)

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JY Ko – Successful Application of Urgent Injunction (Ad Interim / Interim Injunction) We are pleased to announce that we have managed to obtain an Ad Interim Order granted by the Learned High Court Judge. Brief Facts/Chronology: Order For Ad Interim Injunction: The High Court, satisfied with our urgency and our need to apply for […]

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JY Ko – Successful Defence of a Defamation Case (July 2025)

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Successful Defence of a Defamation Case (July 2025) Once again we emerged victorious in the successful defence of a defamation suit by an individual against our Client (Butterworth Sessions Court) Brief Facts of the Claim:- The Judge dismissed the Plaintiff’s claim and held in the Judge’s grounds of Judgment, inter alia, that:- Consult Us For

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Are Unlicensed Property Agents Entitled To Commission or “Finder’s Fee”?

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Are Unlicensed Property Agents Entitled To Commission or “Finder’s Fee”? Summary and Legal Analysis of Kunci Semangat Sdn Bhd v Thomas Varkki M V Varkki & Anor [2022] 1 LNS 424 Introduction The Court of Appeal decision in Kunci Semangat Sdn Bhd v Thomas Varkki M V Varkki & Anor [2022] 1 LNS 424 presents

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Lim Guan Eng’s Defamation Suit Dismissed by Court of Appeal – Summary

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Lim Guan Eng’s Defamation Suit Dismissed by Court of Appeal – Summary Introduction: A Political Defamation Case In a decision delivered on 25 February 2025, the Court of Appeal of Malaysia dismissed former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s defamation lawsuit against Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and Star Media Group Berhad (Citation: [2025] CLJU 388). The

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Case Summary: Chen Boon Kwee v. Berjaya Sompo Insurance Bhd [2025] 2 CLJ 169 – Landmark Federal Court Decision on Third-Party Motor Insurance and Employment Passengers

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Case Summary: Chen Boon Kwee v. Berjaya Sompo Insurance Bhd [2025] 2 CLJ 169 – Landmark Federal Court Decision on Third-Party Motor Insurance and Employment Passengers Introduction The Federal Court in Chen Boon Kwee v. Berjaya Sompo Insurance Bhd addressed critical legal questions surrounding the Road Transport Act 1987 (RTA), third-party motor insurance liability, and

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Contempt of Court in Malaysia: Legal Framework, Types, Defenses, and Landmark Cases

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Contempt of Court in Malaysia: Legal Framework, Types, Defenses, and Landmark Cases Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Contempt of Court in Malaysia Contempt of court is a crucial mechanism that safeguards the authority and integrity of Malaysia’s judicial system. By penalizing behavior that interferes with or disrespects the judicial process, it ensures that the

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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Malaysia: An Overview

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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Malaysia: An Overview Introduction Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has gained significant importance in Malaysia as an effective means of resolving legal disputes outside the traditional court system. ADR encompasses various methods such as arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and negotiation, offering parties a more cost-effective, efficient, and confidential way to settle conflicts. With

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Malaysian Companies Act 2016: A Comprehensive Overview

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Malaysian Companies Act 2016: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction to the Malaysian Companies Act 2016 The Malaysian Companies Act 2016 (Act 777) is a significant piece of legislation that governs the formation, management, and dissolution of companies in Malaysia. The Act came into force on January 31, 2017, replacing the previous Companies Act 1965. The primary

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A Full Overview to Non-Muslim Divorce Law in Malaysia

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A Full Overview to Non-Muslim Divorce Law in Malaysia Purpose of Article: Learn about the divorce process for non-Muslims in Malaysia, including the grounds for divorce, legal procedures, child custody, and division of matrimonial property. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to Non-Muslim Divorce Law in Malaysia Divorce in Malaysia is a legal process that dissolves

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Understanding the Limitation Act 1953: Delay in Filing a Cause of Action

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Understanding the Limitation Act 1953: Delay in Filing a Cause of Action Introduction The Limitation Act 1953 is a crucial piece of legislation in Malaysia that governs the time limits within which legal actions must be brought before the courts. Among its various sections, Section 6 is particularly significant as it sets out the limitation

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