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

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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Successfully Advised Employee in Dispute Over Revised MSS Offer

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

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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Successful Application for Custody, Wife and Children Maintenance

Successful Application for Custody, Wife and Children Maintenance We are proud to announce our latest outcome of one of our cases where we have on 30th April 2025 successfully obtained the sole custody of the children as well as wife maintenance and children maintenance for our Client pending the final divorce proceedings in Seremban High

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A Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing Property in Malaysia: What You Need to Know

A Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing Property in Malaysia: What You Need to Know Purchasing property in Malaysia can be an exciting venture, whether you’re a local citizen or a foreign investor. With its growing economy, stable property market, and vibrant cities, Malaysia has become an attractive destination for real estate investment. However, before diving into

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