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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners (ZRp), established in December 1999 by the esteemed Dato’ Zulkifly Rafique, stands as a prominent Kuala Lumpur-based law firm that has undergone remarkable growth, evolving into a comprehensive and dynamic commercial legal practice.

Under the leadership of our Managing Partner, Datuk Lukman Sheriff Alias, ZRp strategically channels its resources into industry specific practice groups.

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Our vision is to provide our clientele with a solutions-oriented, comprehensive and integrated range of professional legal services and in the process, we strive relentlessly to surpass our exacting standards of service. We believe that being forward-looking and dynamic is our strength, and our commitment has always been to attain the highest standards in quality, client service and ethics.

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Feb 12 2025 |

Announcement

Podcast - Understanding the Legality and Concept of Private Leasing Schemes in Malaysia

Our partner, Ainal Marlinda Md Said, was invited as a special guest on a live podcast known as Real Estate Scoop with Soma, to discuss the topic of “Understanding the Legality and Concept of Private Leasing Schemes in Malaysia.” The event, organized by IQI Global, took place on 7th February 2025 at Millerz Square (EXSIM), Kuala Lumpur. She was assisted by our Legal Associate, Suresh Shanmugam, and our Pupil-in-Chambers, Govarthan Revichandran

Feb 12 2025 |

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Safeguarding Reputation - Successful Resolution of Defamation Suit for State Government Subsidiary

Our Partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam together with our Senior Legal Associate, Lee Sheen Yee and Legal Associate, Siti Sarah Kamaruzaman from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group represented a state government subsidiary ("Plaintiff") in a defamation suit commenced on 08.08.2023 (“Suit”) against a political activist ("Defendant"). Pending the hearing and disposal of the Suit, we have secured injunctive reliefs, including an ex-parte interim injunction order on 02.09.2024 as well as an ad-interim injunction order on 18.09.2024.

Feb 13 2025 |

Articles

Empowering Boards for Sustainability Reporting

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recently released ‘Navigating the Transition: A Guide for Boards’ to help boards of directors adopt the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF). The guide simplifies the integration of sustainability and climate-related disclosures into a company’s operations, based on the ISSB standards. This article highlights the key questions boards should address and steps companies can take for effective implementation.

Feb 14 2025 |

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Successful Dismissal of Minority Oppression Petition

Our Litigation Partners, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam and Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan together with their Legal Associates, Muhammad Hibri Nazim, Aiesyah Mustafa and Pupil in Chambers, Saif Aslam Lokman from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Dispute Resolution Practice Group had acted for, Darul Khusus Venture Sdn. Bhd. (“1st Defendant”) and Kumpulan Semesta Sdn. Bhd. and directors of the 1st Defendant (“Defendants”) and succeeded in resisting a minority oppression suit (“Petition”) filed by Rahimuddin Bin Md Harun (“Plaintiff”).

Feb 06 2025 |

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ZRp Newest Partner – Tengku Ieras Tengku Alaudin

Zul Rafique & Partners is pleased to welcome Tengku Ieras Tengku Alaudin into the partnership.

Feb 05 2025 |

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Driving Sustainable Growth: A Guide to ESG Compliance in Malaysia

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are becoming integral to corporate governance worldwide, and Malaysia is no exception. As both local and global regulatory expectations evolve, companies, especially those listed on Bursa Malaysia, are increasingly required to integrate ESG considerations into their operations. For non-listed entities, the guidelines and practices followed by listed companies can serve as a useful benchmark for enhancing their own sustainability efforts. This article examines the evolving ESG compliance landscape, focusing on the regulatory frameworks for listed companies in Malaysia and how these can guide non-listed entities in strengthening their sustainability initiatives.

Feb 03 2025 |

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Partial Award for RM3 Million successfully set aside at the Court of Appeal of Kota Kinabalu

Our Partner, Kuhendran Thanapalasingam and Senior Associate, Agesh Jeyaratnam from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, succeeded on appeal in the Court of Appeal in Kota Kinabalu (“Court of Appeal”) in favour of the client (“Appellant”) against the counterparty (“Respondent”) in respect of the High Court’s decision to dismiss the Appellant’s application to set aside a partial award (“Partial Award”) granted to the Respondent in the sum of RM3 Million.

Feb 03 2025 |

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Successful Facilitation of Marriage for Foreign National and a Female Malaysian Muallaf

Our Partner, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan, along with Associates Muhammad Hibri Nazim and Aida Liyana Zainal Rashid, and pupils Saif Aslam Lokman and Muhammad Asyraf Hakimi Mustafa from the Shariah Practice Group, have provided comprehensive legal assistance to a Bangladeshi national, a professional worker in Singapore, in facilitating his marriage to a Malaysian muallaf lady in Kuala Lumpur.

Feb 14 2025 |

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Successful Dismissal of Minority Oppression Petition

Our Litigation Partners, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam and Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan together with their Legal Associates, Muhammad Hibri Nazim, Aiesyah Mustafa and Pupil in Chambers, Saif Aslam Lokman from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Dispute Resolution Practice Group had acted for, Darul Khusus Venture Sdn. Bhd. (“1st Defendant”) and Kumpulan Semesta Sdn. Bhd. and directors of the 1st Defendant (“Defendants”) and succeeded in resisting a minority oppression suit (“Petition”) filed by Rahimuddin Bin Md Harun (“Plaintiff”).

Feb 12 2025 |

Announcement

Podcast - Understanding the Legality and Concept of Private Leasing Schemes in Malaysia

Our partner, Ainal Marlinda Md Said, was invited as a special guest on a live podcast known as Real Estate Scoop with Soma, to discuss the topic of “Understanding the Legality and Concept of Private Leasing Schemes in Malaysia.” The event, organized by IQI Global, took place on 7th February 2025 at Millerz Square (EXSIM), Kuala Lumpur. She was assisted by our Legal Associate, Suresh Shanmugam, and our Pupil-in-Chambers, Govarthan Revichandran

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