Case Update: Where There’s a Will…There’s a Challenge
PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION
Testamentary capacity – Undue Influence – Validity of Will – Intestacy – Probate Kong Kin Lay & Ors v Kong Kin Siong & Ors
Civil Appeal No: W-02(NCvC)(W)-290-02/2023)| Court of Appeal
Case Update: No Action Against Liquidator Without Leave of Court
COMPANY LAW
Liquidator’s fee – Leave of Court – Winding Up Proceedings – Bare Trustee Andrew Heng & Anor v Chong Kok Wooi (acting in his own capacity and also representing the group
Case Update: No Just Cause at the Final Whistle
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Wrongful Dismissal – Unsatisfactory Team Performance – Termination – Double Punishment Lim Teong Kim v Perak FC Sdn Bhd
Case No.:22/4-77/24 | Industrial Court
see the grounds of judgment here Facts Lim Teong Kim
Court Clips Union’s Wings Over Zero Membership
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In a rare and decisive move, the Industrial Court has ruled to strip a union of its recognition, effectively
Case Update: Flood Damage Claim Sinks at Appellate Court
LAW OF TORT
Negligence – Nuisance – Breach of Statutory Duty – Duty of Care Ahmad Rubil & Ors v Minda Muhibah Sdn Bhd & Anor
Civil Appeals No: W-02-(NCvC) (W)-1172-07/2023) | Court of Appeal
Industrial Court Issues Cease and Desist Order to Preserve Integrity of Proceedings
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In a significant development in Malaysia’s industrial relations landscape, the Industrial Court has issued a cease and desist order
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025
9 May 2025 Act 870 – Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 has come into operation on 9 May 2025 (save for Part VII (Assessment and Permanent Storage in Onshore Areas)). The Act establishes the first comprehensive legal framework for the capture, transportation, utilisation, and permanent storage of carbon dioxide (CO₂) within Malaysia. Key Features of the […]
Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2025
9 May 2025 Act A1755: Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2025 has come into operation on 9 May 2025. This is an Act to amend the Legal Profession Act 1976. Highlights of the Amendment Act include:1. Introduction of Limited Liability Law Partnerships (LLP):This Act introduces LLPs to the legal profession. Definitions related to LLPs have been added to the existing […]
Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2024
1 October 2024 Act A1724: Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2024 comes into operation on 1 October 2024. This is an Act to amend the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969. The highlights of the amendment are the substituting for the words “five thousand ringgit” wherever appearing the words “six thousand ringgit”. Click here for the Employees’ Social Security […]
Proposed Mental Capacity Act to Enable Advance Planning for Mental Incapacity
Malaysia is considering the introduction of a new legislation, the Mental Capacity Act, which would allow individuals to make advance arrangements for the management of their affairs in the event of mental incapacity. Currently, under the Mental Health Act 2001, the courts can only establish a committee to manage the affairs of a person once […]