Before the Federal Court: Arguing Questions of Res Judicata and Natural Justice On 18 June 2026, our Managing Partner, Ko Jie Yang with his reliable legal associates, had the privilege of appearing before the Federal Court of Malaysia in a leave to appeal application involving significant questions of law concerning the doctrines of res judicata, […]
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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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Legal Action for Non-Payment If you are not getting paid, the situation is already serious—and it will get worse if you wait. Every day of delay reduces your chances of recovery. Debtors move funds, avoid communication, or simply deprioritise your payment. What starts as a “late payment” quickly becomes a difficult or irrecoverable debt. We
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How to Recover Your Deposit in Malaysia: Legal Rights and Practical Steps At JY Ko Advocates & Solicitors, we regularly act for clients across Malaysia who are facing one common problem: a deposit has been paid, but the other party refuses to return it. Whether it arises from a failed property transaction, a terminated tenancy,
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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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Developer’s Late Delivery and LAD Claims in Malaysia: City of Green Case (2025) Summary Introduction In Malaysia’s rapidly growing property market, disputes over late delivery of condominium units and liquidated ascertained damages (LAD) have become increasingly common. These issues are particularly complex where developments involve multiple phases, stakeholder lawyers, and delays in strata title applications.
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