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The Setia Awan Management Case: Not So Optional After All As Court Enforces Hybrid Arbitration Clause
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Setia Awan Management Sdn Bhd v SPNB Aspirasi Sdn Bhd  [2025] CLJU 982 has added a significant...


MOSTI’s Large Language Models (LLMs) – Some Legal Concerns
Personal Data Security LLMs are trained on extremely large datasets of text, enabling them to learn intricate language patterns and...


The Computation Of Vacant Possession When Payment Is Made By Cheque
In PJD Regency Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Ors and Other Appeals [2021] 2 CLJ 441, the Federal Court held that vacant...


Recovery Of Funds Lost To Fraudulent Scams: Legal Principles & Practical Challenges
Fraudulent scams have become increasingly prevalent where victims voluntarily transfer funds to scammers whom they genuinely believe to...


Construction Litigation: When A Judgment Debt Becomes Due
Most construction projects involve drawn-out legal disputes that sometimes span years and frequently include parties filing countless...


Complaint Handling: Understanding Grievance Mechanism Procedures
An aggrieved patient may pursue a medical negligence claim when their complaint relates to the standard of clinical care they received...


The Probation Puzzle: What Employers Can Learn from Syed A Faris Aljunid vs. MBSB Bank Berhad?
Recently, our Senior Associate, Muhamad Sharulnizam Mohd Roni, successfully represented MBSB Bank Berhad in Syed A Faris Aljunid  v  ...


Non-Recovery Of Gambling Debts Under Malaysian Law
Gambling contracts occupy a contentious place in legal discourse, with their enforceability varying widely across jurisdictions. While...


The Urban Renewal Bill 2024: Promoting Sustainable Urban Redevelopment In Malaysia
The Urban Renewal Bill 2024 was tabled to provide a comprehensive and uniform legal framework to promote the mechanisms for urban...


High Court Clarifies Threshold For Fortuna Injunctions
A Fortuna injunction is an equitable remedy used to restrain the presentation or advertisement of a winding-up petition on the...


No Oppression Claim Over Private Arrangements
The Court of Appeal’s ruling in Queensway Nominees (Asing) Sdn Bhd & Ors v ISM Sdn Bhd [2024] MLJU 2985 provides guidance for minority...


Clarity On Director Retirement And Re-election
The Court of Appeal’s recent ruling in Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow v  Raub Mining & Development Company Sdn Bhd & Raub Oil Mill Sdn...


Maxi Wonder Sdn Bhd & Ors v DCS Trading Sdn Bhd: Revisiting The Test For Mareva Injunction
A Mareva injunction is a court order that freezes a litigant’s assets to prevent them from being dissipated or removed from the...


Expert Witness In Medical Negligence Claims
In medical negligence claims, the plaintiff is generally required to prove that the doctor failed to meet the expected standard of care,...


Data Sharing Act 2025 – Overview and Key Provisions.
On 28 April 2025, the Data Sharing Act 2025 (Act) officially came into force, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s evolving data...


ESG And Judicial Independence: Building Accountability, Transparency And Fairness In The Legal System
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have emerged as essential metrics to assess the ethical impact of businesses and...


Modernising Tobacco Control: A Stricter Yet Compromised Reform?
The rising prevalence of smoking, particularly among minors, has led to the enactment of the Control of Smoking Products for Public...


The Court of Appeal’s Landmark Ruling On Trademarks
The Court of Appeal, in TransferWise Ltd v Public Bank Berhad  [2025] 2 CLJ 765, delivered a landmark judgment on the revocation of...


Judicial Admissions – A Costly Oversight In Pleadings
The recent Court of Appeal decision in SPM Energy Sdn Bhd & 1 Ors v Multi Discovery Sdn Bhd  [2025] MLJU 515 underscores a crucial lesson...


Dento-Legal Issues: Understanding Liability In Dental Negligence
Dental negligence claims are not uncommon in Malaysia, with legal actions being initiated against dentists over the years. Patients have...
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