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Mar 14 2023 |

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10th ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023 – Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year

Zul Rafique & Partners takes delight in announcing that our Banking & Finance practice group has been named Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year at the 10th Annual ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023 which was held on 9 March 2023 at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Mar 10 2023 |

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Multiple deals inked by Kwasa Land Sdn Bhd for the development of Kwasa Damansara

Our Partners, Lukman Sheriff Alias and Michele Chong from Zul Rafique & partners’ Energy & Utilities practice group, have advised Kwasa Land Sdn Bhd in two separate deals in respect of the development at Kwasa Damansara.

Mar 10 2023 |

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10th ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023 – Managing Partner of the Year

Zul Rafique & Partners takes delight in announcing that our Managing Partner, Dato' Zulkifly Rafique has been named Managing Partner of the Year at the 10th Annual ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023 which was held on 9 March 2023.

Feb 28 2023 |

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Successful transaction for Khazanah Nasional Berhad in disposing land at the sale consideration of RM355.3 million

Our Partner, Ahmad Khusyri Bin Abdul Majid together with our Associate, Wan Anis Yasmine Binti Wan Ismail from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Corporate Real Estate practice group have advised and acted for Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“KNB”) in relation to the disposal of land to Impeccable Vintage Properties Sdn. Bhd.; an investment holding company, at the sale consideration of RM355.3 million of which is satisfied by way of allotment and issuance of 355,300,000 redeemable convertible preference shares at an issue price of RM1.00.

Feb 22 2023 |

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ALB Women In Law Awards 2023 – Finalists

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud to announce that our Partners, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam from Litigation practice group and Susan Tan Shu Shuen from Construction Dispute Resolution practice group together with our Associate, Esther Tan from Construction Dispute Resolution practice group have been announced as finalists in their respective categories at the ALB Women in Law Awards 2023.

Feb 28 2023 |

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ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023 – Finalists

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Dato’ Zulkifly Rafique and Litigation partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam have been announced as finalists in their respective categories at the 10th Annual ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2023 presented by Asian Legal Business. In addition to that, our firm was named Finalist in 7 Firm Categories and 1 Deal Category respectively.

Feb 27 2023 |

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Success in overturning decision dismissing Application to Stay Proceedings Pending Arbitration

Our Partner, Susan Tan Shu Shuen and Associates, Koh Shien Lin and Noor Sumaeya Sofea Shamsudin from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group had represented an Employer of a construction project worth about RM48.3 million (“Project”) in an appeal in the High Court, and succeeded in overturning the Sessions Court decision in dismissing a stay application under Section 10 of the Arbitration Act 2005.

Feb 15 2023 |

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Singapore’s High Court upholds Partial Award issued in TM’s favour and Tribunal issues a Final Award of USD 3 Million in TM’s favour

Our Partner, T Kuhendran and Esther Tan from Zul Rafique & Partner’s Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, along with co-counsel from Providence Law Asia LLC acting for Telekom Malaysia Berhad (“TM”), had successfully defended the Partial Award (Liability) dated 6 July 2022 issued in favour of TM, and had successfully obtained a Final Award (Damages and Costs) dated 3 February 2023 in favour of TM.

Feb 09 2023 |

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WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2023 Edition

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Annisa Aaliyya Chua for being ranked in the Silver Tier in the 2023 edition of the WTR 1000: The World's Leading Trademark Professionals.

Jan 27 2023 |

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High Court grants CIMB Bank Berhad’s application to place company under judicial management

This case is significant as it is one of the earliest cases involving a judicial management application made by a creditor instead of the company itself.

Jan 27 2023 |

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Overtime Pay under the 2022 Amendment - Employment Act 1955

The Employment (Amendment) Act was passed in Parliament and has come into force on 1 January 2023. Under the Amendment Act, Employees who earn up to RM4,000 are now entitled to overtime. Here is what you need to know.

Jan 20 2023 |

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Islamic Finance News Deals of the Year 2022 Awards

The Islamic Finance News (IFN) named Zul Rafique & Partners' (ZRp) Banking & Finance team as the Perpetual Deal of the Year in the IFN Deals of the Year 2022 Awards. Loh Mei Mei, Celine Rangithan, Tan Kar Seng and Skylar Yeo of ZRp Banking & Finance practice group were the legal counsels for the arrangers in the Yinson Holdings’s RM1 Billion subordinated perpetual sukuk wakalah.

Jan 13 2023 |

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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 Top Tier Firm And Leading Individuals

Zul Rafique & Partners has been recommended as a Top-Tier Firm in 4 practice areas and been recommended in another 4 practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition. Besides that, 3 Partners have been ranked in the Hall of Fame, while 3 have been named Leading Individuals and another 12 Partners as Recommended Lawyers.

Jan 06 2023 |

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Judicial review proceedings cannot be used as a cloak for what is in essence an appeal.

P. Thavaselvi, together with Sandeep Singh Sidhu from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Group successfully represented Public Bank Berhad (“the Bank”) at the Court of Appeal in respect of an appeal filed by an ex-employee of the Bank (“the Appellant”) against the decision of the High Court of Malaya to quash the entire decision of the Industrial Court in Award No. 3113 of 2019 via the Appellant’s Judicial Review application.

Jan 05 2023 |

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Court of Appeal affirms that Industrial Court has no jurisdiction to order Notice Pay

P. Jayasingam and P. Thavaselvi together with Reyna Lim Khang Yen from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Group successfully represented Megasteel Sdn Bhd (“the Company”) at the Court of Appeal in respect of an appeal filed by ex-employees of the Company (“the Appellants”) against the decision of the High Court of Malaya to quash part of Industrial Court Awards No. 761, 762 and 763 of 2020 via the Company’s Judicial Review application.

Dec 29 2022 |

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Out of Bounds: Employee Dismissed for Attending Golf Trip

Our Partner, Wong Keat Ching and Associate, Wong Yen Ni, from our Employment & Industrial Relations practice group have successfully acted for PETRONAS (“the Company”) in an unfair dismissal claim by a former employee at the Industrial Court.

Dec 22 2022 |

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Scomi Group Bhd successfully obtains the High Court’s sanction of its Scheme of Arrangement

The proposed scheme has been approved by the court and is now binding on the company and the scheme creditors

Dec 22 2022 |

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CIMB Bank Berhad successfully obtains High Court order to appoint Interim Judicial Managers

One of the first cases ever heard before the High Court involving a judicial management application made by a creditor instead of the company itself

Dec 16 2022 |

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Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 - Rankings

The 2023 edition of Chambers Asia Pacific ranked Zul Rafique & Partners in seven practice categories which include four Band 1 ranking for Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets, Islamic Finance and Employment & Industrial Relations; Band 2 for Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT), Band 4 for Corporate/M&A and Band 5 for Dispute Resolution.

Dec 12 2022 |

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Subscription and shareholders' agreement inked between ERS Energy Sdn Bhd and Gamuda Berhad as Gamuda Berhad pushes its Renewable Energy (RE) plans

Subscription and shareholders' Agreement signed between Gamuda Berhad and ERS Energy Sdn Bhd to further strengthen ERS Energy Sdn Bhd’s foothold in the regional RE sector.

Nov 17 2022 |

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Majority of creditors of Scomi Group Berhad vote in favour of scheme of arrangement

Following the procurement of the order to convene the Court Convened Meeting (‘CCM’) and the restraining order from Court, Scomi Group Berhad held its CCM and the scheme of arrangement presented to the creditors was duly approved by the creditors by more than 95% majority.

Nov 15 2022 |

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15th General Election: Public Holiday on the 18th & 19th of November 2022

Caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced a Public Holiday on 18 & 19 November, in order to allow Malaysians to fulfil their responsibility to vote at the 15th General Elections. However, are employers required to observe this Public Holiday?

Nov 11 2022 |

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15th General Election: What You Need to Know

The 15th General Election will take place on the 19th November 2022. Malaysians will go to the polls to cast their ballots but before you do, here are somethings you need to know during polling day!

Oct 25 2022 |

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Court grants Interim Protection Order for child in an alleged domestic violence case

In an unprecedented occasion, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan, Muhammad Hibri Nazim and Aiesyah Mohd Mustafa Kamal from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group representing an Applicant (in their personal capacity and in the capacity of a parent and guardian ad litem to an underage child (“child”) successfully obtained an Interim Protection Order for the child in an alleged domestic violence case against the other parent (“alleged abuser”).

Sep 22 2022 |

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Court Grants Restraining Order to Scomi Group Berhad

Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali and Associate, Nadiea Afiqah, working together with Baker Tilly Insolvency PLT had acted for Scomi Group Berhad (SGB) and have successfully obtained an order in the High Court in respect of an Application for Leave to hold a Scheme Creditors Meeting and a 3-month restraining order against all current, pending or future proceedings against SGB or its assets.

Sep 20 2022 |

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edotco’s inaugural sukuk of up to RM3 billion in nominal value

Inaugural sukuk for edotco Group, a regional integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company.

Sep 19 2022 |

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The A-list Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers 2022

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Wilfred Abraham, Loh Mei Mei, and Jerry Ong for being named as The A-List Malaysia's Top 100 Lawyers 2022 by the Asia Business Law Journal.

Sep 14 2022 |

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asialaw Profiles 2022/2023 Edition

We are delighted to announce that various practice areas at Zul Rafique & partners has been ranked by asialaw Profiles 2022/2023.

Sep 14 2022 |

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asialaw Leading Lawyers 2022/2023 Edition

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Loh Mei Mei, Jerry Ong, Wilfred Abraham, Thavaselvi Pararajasingam, Wong Keat Ching, Jayasingam Poopalasingam and Darren Kor Yit Meng, for being recognized and named as one of the leading lawyers by asialaw in their 2022/2023 Edition of asialaw Leading Lawyers.

Sep 07 2022 |

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IFLR1000 2022 | Leading Lawyers

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Loh Mei Mei, Jerry Ong, Lukman Sheriff Alias, Kung Suan Im and Chan Kwan Hoe, for being recognised and named as one of the leading lawyers by IFLR1000 in their 2022 edition.

Aug 24 2022 |

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IFLR1000 M&A, Private Equity and Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm Rankings 2022

We are delighted to announce that Zul Rafique & Partners has been ranked as Tier 3 for M&A by IFLR1000 2022.

Aug 16 2022 |

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Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022

The Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 (“the Order”) has been gazetted on 15 August 2022 and will come in to force on 1 September 2022. The Order makes substitution to Paragraph 1 and Subparagraph 2(5) of the First Schedule as well as inserts a new Paragraph 1A.

Aug 12 2022 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners succeeds in obtaining an Injunction Order in relation to the shares in two companies namely Ivory Insights Sdn Bhd and Alpine Motion Sdn Bhd

Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan, Nur Fatin Hafiza Hasham and Muhammad Hibri Nazim from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group representing Dato' Zakri Afandi bin Ismail successfully obtained Injunction Orders against the shareholders of Ivory Insights Sdn Bhd (“Ivory”) and Alpine Motion Sdn Bhd (“Alpine”).

Jul 27 2022 |

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IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate and Project Development Law Firm Rankings 2022

We are delighted to announce that Zul Rafique & Partners has been ranked as Tier 2 for Project Development: Infrastructure by IFLR1000 2022.

Jul 22 2022 |

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Meritas Business Guide: Asia – A legal guide for Business Investment & Expansion

In this Asia: A Legal Guide for Business Investment & Expansion, member firms in Asia will help you navigate which approach is best for you within the region.

Jul 21 2022 |

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Women in Business Law Awards (APAC) 2022 - Finalists

We are proud that the Firm has been announced as finalists in the various categories listed above at the 2022 Women in Business Law Awards (APAC).

Jul 13 2022 |

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US$34.5 Million claim against Telekom Malaysia Berhad is successfully dismissed.

Our Partner, T. Kuhendran and Esther Tan from Zul Rafique & Partner’s Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, along with co-counsel from Providence Law Asia LLC acting for Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) in the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) arbitration, have successfully obtained an Award in favour of TM.

Jun 29 2022 |

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IFLR1000 Capital Markets and Investment Fund Law Firm Rankings 2022

We are delighted to announce that Zul Rafique & Partners has been ranked as Tier 1 for Capital Markets: Debt and Tier 2 for Capital Markets: Equity by IFLR1000 2022.

Jun 22 2022 |

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ALB Malaysia Rising Stars 2022 - Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam

We are pleased to announce that our Partner, Idza Hajar Binti Ahmad Idzam has been recognised as one of ALB's Malaysia Rising Stars 2022.

Jun 22 2022 |

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Benchmark Litigation – Top Tier Firm 2022

We are pleased to announce that our firm, Zul Rafique & Partners has been endorsed as a Top Tier Firm in the 2022 Edition of Benchmark Litigation's Asia-Pacific & China guide.

Jun 15 2022 |

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China employee lawfully retired at 55 years old under China staff policy instead of 60 years old under Malaysian retirement law

Our Partner, Teoh Alvare and Associate, Loh Qiao Wen from our Employment & Industrial Relations practice group had successfully acted for MCC Overseas (M) Sdn Bhd in a wrongful dismissal claim by a former employee at the Industrial Court.

Jun 09 2022 |

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Class action instituted by over 800 residents around Wangsa Maju in relation to water disruptions in 2019 successfully struck out

Our Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali and Associate, Ng Ying Ci from our Litigation practice group acted for Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) in a class action suit filed by the Member of Parliament for Wangsa Maju together with 809 other residents who claimed that they suffered loss and damage as a result of the unscheduled water disruptions. The class action was in relation to the water disruptions in 2019 that lasted four days and was filed following the Wangsa Maju MP’s initiative in setting up a legal team to represent affected members of the public.

May 25 2022 |

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IFLR1000 Banking and Finance Law Firm Rankings 2022

We are delighted to announce that Zul Rafique & Partners has been ranked as Tier 1 for Banking & Finance by IFLR1000 2022.

May 17 2022 |

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Asia Business Law Journal's Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022

At the recent Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2022 organised by Asia Business Law Journal, Zul Rafique & Partners was delighted to have won an award in the Banking & Finance category.

May 09 2022 |

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Appeal to reinstate suit against Najib, Rosmah and three others successfully dismissed

Our Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali and Associate, Ng Ying Ci from our Litigation practice group acted for Tan Sri Shukry Mohd Salleh, the former Chairman of Bank Rakyat, before the Court of Appeal in an appeal by JR Deepak Jaikishan, his brother and their company to reinstate their lawsuit against Tan Sri Shukry, Najib Razak, his wife Rosmah Mansor and two others over an alleged claim of conspiracy, fraud, malfeasance and abuse of process.

May 09 2022 |

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Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2022

The Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2022 ranked ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners in four practice areas which are Tier 1 for Labour & Employment and Construction and Tier 3 for Commercial and Transaction. We were also named as Recommended Firm for White Collar Crime.

May 06 2022 |

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ALB SE Asia Law Awards Finalists 2022

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud that the Firm has been announced as finalists in the various categories listed above at the 18th Annual ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2022 presented by Asian Legal Business.

Apr 28 2022 |

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Minimum Wages Order 2022

The Minimum Wages Order 2022 (“the Order”) has been gazetted on 27 April 2022. The Order increases the minimum wage nationwide to RM1,500 effective 1 May 2022. However there is a temporary exemption until December 2022 for employers with less than 5 employees as well as those who carry out professional activities, as classified under the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations (Masco).

Apr 25 2022 |

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ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2022 - Finalist

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud that the Firm has been announced as the finalist in the ESG and Sustainability Law Firm of the Year category.

Apr 14 2022 |

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ALB Employer of Choice 2022

Zul Rafique & Partners has been once again named ALB Employer of Choice by Asian Legal Business for the 11th time since 2009.

Apr 11 2022 |

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Tax Audit & Capital Statement Workshop

Our Partner, Feruz Anwar Seth will be a speaker at a workshop titled “Tax Audit & Capital Statement " organised by Persatuan Akauntan Percukaian Malaysia (MATA) which will take place on Tuesday & Wednesday, 12-13 April 2022.

Apr 01 2022 |

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IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022

We are pleased to announce that our partner, Loh Mei Mei has been recognised as one of the IFLR1000 Women Leaders for 2022.

Mar 28 2022 |

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Joint Venture between Encorp Berhad and FELDA to develop residential project in Perlis

Encorp Berhad in joint venture with FELDA to complete development project in Padang Siding, Perlis.

Mar 25 2022 |

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9th ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2022

We are proud to announce that Zul Rafique & Partners was awarded the Litigation Law Firm of the Year award at the 9th Annual ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2022 which was held virtually on 24 March 2022.

Mar 22 2022 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners advises Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s subsidiary in Farm Fresh Berhad’s strong debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia

Strong debut on the main market by dairy producers Farm Fresh Berhad

Mar 21 2022 |

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Khazanah-owned investee Cenviro’s inaugural sustainability-linked sukuk of up to RM500 million in nominal value

Inaugural sustainability-linked sukuk cements Cenviro’s commitment towards the sustainability agenda.

Mar 18 2022 |

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9th ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2022 - Finalist

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud that the Firm has been announced as finalists in the various categories listed below at the 9th Annual ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2022 presented by Asian Legal Business.

Mar 18 2022 |

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Tax FAQs on appeals against a Tax Assessment by way of Form Q

The infographic highlights some pertinent questions and answers in regards to an appeal against a Tax Assessment by way of Form Q.

Jan 26 2022 |

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No termination benefits upon expiry of fixed term employment contract

High Court holds that expiry of fixed term contracts of service does not entitle individual to termination benefits.

Jan 19 2022 |

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Affordable housing project kicks off with signing of Development Rights Agreements between Kwasa Development (13) and Nadi Emery Sdn Bhd

Successful signing of two Development Rights Agreements an active step in fulfilling government’s national affordable housing agenda.

Jan 13 2022 |

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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 Top Tier Firm And Leading Individuals

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 ranked Zul Rafique & Partners in eight practice areas which include four Tier 1 Firm rankings for Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Islamic Finance and Labour and Employment; one Tier 2 Firm ranking for Real Estate and Construction; two Tier 3 Firm rankings for Corporate and M&A and Dispute Resolution; and one Tier 4 Firm ranking for TMT.

Jan 11 2022 |

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FGV Holdings Berhad’s inaugural Sukuk Murabahah Programme of up to RM500 million in nominal value

Successful debut to Malaysia’s capital market a new landmark for FGV Group

Dec 20 2021 |

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Chambers Asia Pacific 2022 ranks Zul Rafique & Partners' six practice categories and 12 Lawyers

The 2022 edition of Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific ranked Zul Rafique & Partners in six practice categories which include three Band One ranking for Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets and Employment & Industrial Relations; Band Two for Islamic Finance; Band Four for Corporate/M&A and Band Five for Dispute Resolution.

Dec 10 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners succeeds at the Court Of Appeal in opposing appeal in respect of an application to set aside an arbitration award of over MYR16 Million

T Kuhendran, Daniel Lau and Jasmeet Kaur from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, representing SJIC Bina Sdn Bhd (“Respondent”), succeeded in the Court of Appeal in opposing an appeal by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (“Appellant”) against the decision of the High Court in Iskandar Regional Development Authority v. SJIC Bina Sdn Bhd and another appeal [2020] MLJU 2391.

Dec 09 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners succeeds in its jurisdictional challenge relating to claim against a Korean parent company

T Kuhendran, Esther Tan and Delvin Singh Mangat from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, succeeded in its jurisdictional challenge, in respect of claims brought by the Claimant in an arbitration proceeding, against the main contractor (the “R1”) and their parent company based in Korea (the “R2”).

Dec 09 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully represents Tenaga Nasional Berhad against an appeal filed in the Court of Appeal

P. Jayasingam, P. Thavaselvi and Jude Pravin Peters from our Employment and Industrial Relations practice group has successfully responded in favour of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (the “2nd Respondent”) to an appeal filed by Persatuan Eksekutif Tenaga Nasional Berhad (the “Appellant”) in the Court of Appeal on 25.11.2021.

Dec 08 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners advises on Malaysia’s first Sustainability-Linked Sukuk Wakalah issuance

Our Partner, Celine Rangithan together with associates, Isabella Ng Ling Ling and Christin Wong Tsui Yuan from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Banking & Finance practice group have advised and acted for HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad on the issuance of Malaysia’s first Sustainability-Linked Sukuk Wakalah by Yinson Holdings Berhad pursuant to its Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme of up to RM1 billion in nominal value.

Nov 26 2021 |

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ALB Women In Law Award 2021 - Finalist

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud to announce that our Partner, Wong Keat Ching from our Employment & Industrial Relations practice group and Associate, Esther Tan from Construction Dispute Resolution practice group have been announced as finalists in their respective categories at the Inaugural ALB Women in Law Awards 2021.

Nov 23 2021 |

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ZRp Newest Partner – Ahmad Khusyri Abdul Majid

Zul Rafique & Partners is pleased to welcome Ahmad Khusyri into the partnership.

Nov 23 2021 |

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ALB Asia Top 50 2021

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud to announce that the Firm has been ranked by Asian Legal Business (ALB) in their list of Asia's Top 50 2021 for the Malaysian Law Firm category.

Nov 05 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & partners’ Corporate Real Estate team advises Tropicana Senibong Sdn. Bhd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tropicana Corporation Berhad) in relation to an unincorporated joint venture with Puncak Alam Housing Sdn. Bhd.

Leong May Ling and Connie Ho Suk Mun from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Corporate Real Estate practice group have advised and acted for Tropicana Senibong Sdn. Bhd. (“TSSB”) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“TCB”)) in relation to a joint venture agreement with Puncak Alam Housing Sdn. Bhd. (“Proprietor”) for the development of residential homes on three (3) parcels of leasehold lands measuring approximately 362.742 acres in area, located in Mukim of Ijok, District of Kuala Selangor, State of Selangor Darul Ehsan (“Lands”) (“Joint Venture”).

Oct 29 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners advices UOB Malaysia on landmark first tranche financing in the form of an MYR800 million receivables purchase arrangement to Ericsson Malaysia

Our team led by Loh Mei Mei and Chan Kwan Hoe from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Banking and Finance Department recently advised on the landmark first tranche financing provided by UOB Malaysia in the form of an MYR800 million receivables purchase arrangement (RPA) to Ericsson Malaysia which will enable the latter to deliver the initial phases of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB)’s nationwide 5G network rollout.

Oct 29 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully resisted an appeal pertaining to a purported unlawful termination of contract worth MYR8,010,576.14

Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Bailey Leong Pui Yee and Lee Sheen Yee from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group successfully acted for Lembaga Getah Malaysia (“1st Respondent”) before the Court of Appeal (coram consisting of Justice Yaacob Bin Haji Md Sam, Justice Haji Ghazali Bin Haji Cha and Justice Nantha Balan) in resisting Umibina (M) Sdn Bhd’s (“Appellant”) appeal pertaining to a purported unlawful termination of a contract worth MYR8,010,576.14 and the Government of Malaysia’s (“2nd Respondent”) cross-appeal in relation to the rightful contracting party to the said contract.

Oct 26 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners advises on lodgement to the Securities Commission Malaysia for Yinson Holdings Berhad’s MYR1 Billion Islamic MTN Programme

Celine Rangithan, Isabella Ng Ling Ling and Christin Wong Tsui Yuan from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Banking & Finance practice group have advised and acted for HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad in relation to the lodgement to the Securities Commission Malaysia for the establishment of a Sukuk Wakalah Programme of up to MYR1 Billion by Yinson Holdings Berhad (“Yinson”), pursuant to which rated and senior ranking Sukuk Wakalah which includes Sustainability-Linked Sukuk Wakalah and ASEAN Green/Social/Sustainability/SRI Sukuk may be issued by Yinson.

Oct 21 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners succeeds at the Federal Court in opposing an application for leave to appeal in respect of an application for discovery filed in an application to set aside an arbitration award of over MYR16 Million

T Kuhendran, Daniel Lau and Jasmeet Kaur from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Group, representing SJIC Bina Sdn Bhd (“Respondent”), succeeded in the Federal Court in opposing an application by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (“Applicant”) for leave to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision upholding the decision of the High Court in Iskandar Regional Development Authority v. SJIC Bina Sdn Bhd and another appeal [2020] MLJU 566.

Oct 21 2021 |

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BFM Podcast | What you should know before being a Guarantor

Our Litigation Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali was invited by BFM: The Business Station (89.9 MHz) to speak on what you should know before being a Guarantor.

Oct 04 2021 |

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[SHORTLISTED] Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2020/2021

Zul Rafique & Partners is proud that the Firm has been shortlisted in two categories as listed above at the Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2020/2021.

Sep 30 2021 |

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IFLR Asia Best Lawyer 2021

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Loh Mei Mei, our Partner in the Banking and Finance Practice Group for being recognised as one of IFLR Asia Best Lawyers 2021 by IFLR1000

Sep 24 2021 |

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IFLR1000 31st Edition 2021/2022 | Leading Lawyers

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Loh Mei Mei, Jerry Ong, Lukman Sheriff Alias, Kung Suan Im and Chan Kwan Hoe, for being recognised and named as one of the leading lawyers by IFLR1000 in their 31st Edition 2021/2022.

Sep 22 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners succeeds in High Court ruling that Industrial Court has no jurisdiction to order Notice Pay

P. Jayasingam and Jude Pravin Peters from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Group successfully represented Megasteel Sdn Bhd in an application for Judicial Review for amongst others, an order of certiorari to quash a portion of Industrial Court Awards No. 761, 762 and 763 of 2020 before the High Court of Malaya.

Sep 20 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully obtained a Fortuna Injunction in the High Court to restrain Defendants from acting upon a Statutory Notice issued under the Companies Act 2016 for a claim exceeding MYR6 Million

Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Bailey Leong Pui Yee, Lee Sheen Yee and Yap Jia Cheng from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group representing PRPC Utilities and Facilities Sdn Bhd (“Plaintiff”) successfully obtained a Fortuna Injunction in the High Court of Kuala Lumpur to restrain the PBJV Group Sdn Bhd and Macfeam Sdn Bhd (“Defendants”) from acting upon a Statutory

Sep 17 2021 |

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Expert Guides’ 11th Edition of Women in Business Law 2021

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners would like to congratulate Loh Mei Mei, a partner in the Banking & Finance practice group for being named as one of the world’s leading female practitioners (Banking & Finance) by Expert Guides in their 11th edition of the Women in Business Law guide 2021.

Sep 17 2021 |

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Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2022 Edition

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Loh Mei Mei, Jerry Ong, Wilfred Abraham, Thavaselvi Pararajasingam, Wong Keat Ching, Jayasingam Poopalasingam and Darren Kor Yit Meng, for being recognised and named as one of the leading lawyers by Asialaw in their 2022 Edition of Asialaw Leading Lawyers.

Sep 17 2021 |

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Asialaw Profiles 2022 Edition

We are delighted to announce that various practice areas at Zul Rafique & partners has been ranked by Asialaw Profiles 2022.

Sep 14 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners’ succeeds in setting aside a series of extensions of a Judicial Management Order

Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan and Nur Fatin Hafiza Hasham (assisted by Muhammad Hibri Nazim a Pupil-in-Chambers) from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group representing Seriemas Development Sdn Bhd, have successfully set aside a series of extensions of a Judicial Management Order granted for Macro Resources Sdn Bhd in the High Court of Shah Alam.

Sep 13 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners’ Corporate – Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions team advises CabNet Holdings Berhad in its acquisition of company for RM16.29 million

David Lee from our Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group advised CabNet Holdings Berhad in its acquisition of CEE M&E Engineering Sdn Bhd.

Sep 10 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully resists an appeal against High Court judgment dismissing interim injunctive relief against the Respondent’s calls on a performance bond and advance payment guarantee in the sum of around RM18.5 million

T Kuhendran, Daniel Lau and Jasmeet Kaur from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, representing MTD Construction Sdn Bhd (“Respondent”), successfully resisted two appeals against a judgment of the High Court dismissing two applications for interim injunction in respect of the Respondent’s calls on bank guarantees securing a performance bond (“PB”) and advance payment guarantee (“APG”).

Sep 09 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners succeeds at the Court of Appeal in reversing a High Court decision and setting aside an Adjudication decision for excess of jurisdiction arising from a premature Notice of Adjudication

T Kuhendran, Daniel Lau and Jasmeet Kaur from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, representing Sime Darby Property (Bukit Raja) Sdn Bhd (“Appellant”), succeeded in the Court of Appeal in appealing against and reversing the decision of the High Court in Sime Darby Property (Bukit Raja) Sdn Bhd v. Alaf Pentawaris Sdn Bhd [2020] MLJU 1554.

Sep 08 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully obtained judgment in the High Court acting for the Main Contractor against a Sub-Contractor providing scaffolding services in a final account dispute over RM10 million in value

T Kuhendran and Daniel Lau from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, acting for the Plaintiff, Aston Star Sdn Bhd, have successfully obtained judgment in favour of the Plaintiff in the Construction High Court of Kuala Lumpur.

Sep 08 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully advised and obtained Judicial Management Order for Cortez Subsea Sdn. Bhd.

David Lee from our Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group and Farah Shuhadah Razali as well as Muneeba Ubaidi Hishamudin from our Litigation Practice Group worked together in advising and representing Cortez Subsea Sdn. Bhd. in its bid to overcome its debt issues with a more structured way forward.

Sep 07 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully obtained a Final Award in favour of the Claimant in the sum of RM27 million against the Contractor

T. Kuhendran, Michael Koh and J. Agesh from ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, acting for a company (“Claimant”) in an arbitration proceeding, have successfully obtained a Final Award in favour of the Claimant in the sum of RM27 million against the contractor (“Respondent”).

Sep 06 2021 |

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ALB 17th SE Asia Law Awards 2021 - Finalist

ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners is proud that the Firm has been announced as finalists in the various categories listed above at the 17th SE Asia Law Awards presented by Asian Legal Business.Content.

Sep 06 2021 |

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Covid-19 Pandemic: Special Circumstances Warranting a Stay of Execution?

Bailey Leong Pui Yee assisted by Marvin Low Ming Le from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group had recently acted for Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd (“Respondent”) in an application made by one of the Respondent’s tenant and its guarantors (collectively referred to as “Appellants”) in the High Court of Malaya seeking for inter alia an order to stay the execution of the Summary Judgment obtained by the Respondent in the lower Court (“Stay Application”) where the execution sought to be stayed included winding up proceeding.

Sep 03 2021 |

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NYLPC’s Online Crash Course 4.0 – The A to Z of Judicial Management

Our Partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam from the Litigation practice group will be speaking on "The A to Z of Judicial Management" held on Wednesday, 8th September 2021 from 3pm - 5pm hosted by National Young Lawyers & Pupils Committee (NYLPC) as part of their Online Crash Course 4.0.

Sep 01 2021 |

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Who’s Who Legal: Southeast Asia 2021

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners would like to congratulate Wilfred Abraham, Loh Mei Mei & Wong Keat Ching for being featured and recommended in Who's Who Legal: Southeast Asia 2021!

Aug 26 2021 |

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IFLR1000 31st Edition 2021/2022 | TIER 3 for M&A

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate our Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions practice group for being ranked as Tier 3 for M&A practice area in the IFLR1000's 31st Edition 2021/2022 publication.

Aug 25 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners’ succeeds in upholding Industrial Court Award for dismissal of Employee found guilty of workplace bullying

Wong Keat Ching and Loh Qiao Wen from our Employment & Industrial Relations practice group succeeded in defending Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) in a judicial review at the High Court in respect of the decision made by the Industrial Court in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Khaw Yao Shun v PETRONAS.

Aug 23 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners’ Energy & Utilities Team advises Lembaga Tabung Haji on MYR147 Million Deal for Properties in Petaling Jaya

Lukman Sheriff Alias, Teh Hooi Woon and Alya Irdeena Idzwan from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Energy & Utilities practice group has advised and acted for Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) for the purchase of a 20 storey corporate building known as VSQ Tower 1 from Bukit Damansara Development Sdn. Bhd., for the total consideration of MYR147 Million.

Aug 20 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners’ Corporate Real Estate Team advises on MYR25 Million Deal for Properties in Port Klang

Ainal Marlinda Md Said and Muhammad Nurhaziq Abdullah from Zul Rafique & partners’ Corporate Real Estate practice group have advised and acted for The New Straits Times Properties Sdn. Bhd., wholly owned by The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad and a subsidiary of Media Prima Berhad for the proposed disposal of one parcel of leasehold industrial land measuring approximately 23,370 square metres to Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as DRB-HICOM Environmental Services Sdn. Bhd.).

Aug 20 2021 |

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Asian Legal Business Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2021

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Darren Kor Yit Meng, a Partner in our Communications & Multimedia and Intellectual Property practice groups for being named as one of the Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2021 by the Asian Legal Business (ALB).

Aug 18 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners successfully advises Boustead Holdings Berhad for a proposed disposal of 102,910,000 shares

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Projects & Corporate Advisory together with the Capital Markets team, David Lee Lai Huat, Khairuzzaman Muhammad, Sheree Shezleen Salehaldin (since left), Lee Yee Fern, Evelyn Ng and Anthony Christopher Crimson advised Boustead Holdings Berhad (BHB), which entered into a share sale agreement with UON Holding (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (UON) for the proposed disposal of 66.41% stake held by BHB in the University of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (UNIM) to UON.

Aug 16 2021 |

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ZRp Webinar Series on Toxic Positivity | 27 August 2021

Zul Rafique & Partners will be organising a webinar on “Toxic Positivity” on Friday, 27 August 2021 at 4.30pm.

Aug 04 2021 |

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IFLR1000 31st Edition 2021/2022 | Tier 2 for Project Development: Infrastructure

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate our Energy & Utilities Practice Group for being ranked as Tier 2 for Project Development: Infrastructure in the IFLR1000's 31st Edition 2021/2022 publication.

Aug 04 2021 |

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Seminar on Challenges in Enforcement and Prosecution of Cyber Terrorism | ILKAP | 12 August 2021

Our Partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, has been invited by the Institut Latihan Kehakiman dan Perundangan (ILKAP)/Judicial and Legal Training Institute as a guest speaker on the topic of “Seminar on Challenges in Enforcement and Prosecution of Cyber Terrorism” which will be held online on Thursday, 12 August 2021.

Jul 30 2021 |

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BFM: The Business Station Property Show Podcast | July 2021 Property Legal Clinic: Deals, Defaulters and Death?

Our Corporate Real Estate Partner, Ainal Marlinda Md Said was invited by BFM: The Business Station Podcast (89.9 MHz) for the Property Show on "July 2021 Property Legal Clinic: Deals, Defaulters and Death?" to speak on buying auction property, dealing with defaulters and having a "bilik mayat" in your residence.

Jul 16 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners Succeeds in Registering and Enforcing RM2,075,015.00 Arbitration Award

Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan, Nur Fatin Hafiza Hasham, and Muhammad Hibri Nazim from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group, have successfully obtained an Order from the Kuala Lumpur High Court to register and enforce an arbitral award, in favour of an existing client (“the Client”) in the sum of RM2.075 million against a non-governmental organisation registered under the Societies Act (“the Society”) pursuant to section 38 of the Arbitration Act 2005.

Jul 12 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners Succeeds in Upholding Industrial Court Award for Dismissal of Employee with 36 Years of Service Based on A Single Misconduct

Wong Keat Ching and Wong Yen Ni from Zul Rafique and Partners’ Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Group, have successfully defended Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad (“the Company”) in a judicial review of the Industrial Court Award No. 693 of 2020.

Jun 30 2021 |

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IFLR1000 31st Edition 2021/2022 | Tier 1 - Capital markets: Debt | Tier 2 - Capital markets: Equity

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate our Capital Markets practice group for being ranked as Tier 1 for Capital markets: Debt and Tier 2 for Capital markets: Equity practice area in the IFLR1000's 31st Edition publication for Asia-Pacific.

Jun 21 2021 |

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Zul Rafique and Partners succeeds in civil claim for misappropriated fund amounting to MYR1,605,137.50 million

Ms. Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam (assisted by Ms. Bailey Leong Pui Yee, Ms. Lee Sheen Yee and Yap Jia Cheng) from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group acted for Telekom Sales and Services Sdn Bhd and succeeded in a civil claim which commenced since October 2015 at the Kuala Lumpur High Court of Malaya. The judgment after full trial was handed down on 3 June 2021 where the ex-employee of the Plaintiff was found liable for the unauthorized transfer of funds amounting to a total of MYR1,605,137. It was inter alia held that the Defendant was a constructive trustee holding the Funds on behalf of the Plaintiff and by transferring the Funds to his spouse’s and his own personal accounts, he had breached his fiduciary duty owed to the Plaintiff.

Jun 14 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners Succeeds in a Claim Of Constructive Dismissal for Non-Payment of Salary

P. Thavaselvi and Julian Kie Chang Ming from ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners’ Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Group, have successfully defended Rhombus Food & Lifestyle Sdn Bhd in the Industrial Court and High Court in a claim of constructive dismissal by an individual after approximately 4 months of the alleged non-payment of salary.

Jun 11 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners Succeeds In Enforcing MYR10 Million Arbitration Award Against Architect Company

T Kuhendran, Esther Tan and Delvin Singh Mangat from ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, have successfully obtained an Order from the Kuala Lumpur High Court to enforce an arbitration award, and simultaneously resisted the setting aside of the said Award, in favour of the Employer, East Coast Economic Region Development Council in the sum of MYR10 million against the Principal Consultant, Multi-Spex Architects Sdn Bhd.

Jun 08 2021 |

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PDC MCO 3.0 Webinar Series | Organised By the KLBC Professional Development Committee

Our Partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam from the Litigation Department will be one of the speakers for the Commercial Disputes Session in a four-day webinar series entitled “PDC MCO 3.0 Webinar Series” organised by the KLBC Professional Development Committee.

Jun 04 2021 |

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Construction Claims & ADR Conference 2021 | Organised By Legal Plus and L2 i-CON

Our Partner, Kuhendran Thanapalasingam from the Construction Dispute Resolution Department will be one of the panellists for Session 3 of the Conference on the topic of "Termination and/or determination" in the first-ever 12-hour virtual marathon ‘Construction Claims & ADR Conference 2021’ jointly organised Legal Plus and L2 i-CON.

May 31 2021 |

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IFLR1000 - 31st Edition | Tier 1 - Banking & Finance

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate our award-winning Banking & Finance practice group for being ranked as Tier 1 for Banking & Finance practice area in the IFLR1000's 31st Edition publication for Asia-Pacific.

May 18 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners Succeeds in a Land Reference Proceeding for Inadequate Award of Compensation

Ms. Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam assisted by Ms. Bailey Leong Pui Yee and Mr. Marvin Low Ming Le from ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners’ Litigation Practice Group had acted for River Retreat Sdn Bhd and succeeded in a Land Reference Proceeding at the High Court.

May 10 2021 |

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Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2021

The Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2021 ranked ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners in four practice areas which are Tier 1 for Labour & Employment and Construction and Tier 3 for Commercial and Transaction. We were also named as Recommended Firm for White Collar Crime.

May 07 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners advises Kwasa Development (3) Sdn Bhd in development rights agreement for a residential project worth RM200 million

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Energy & Utilities team, Lukman Sheriff Alias and Michele J Chong acted as the legal counsel for KWASA DEVELOPMENT (3) SDN BHD in preparing the development rights agreement which grants Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd the right to develop a residential project worth RM200 million

May 05 2021 |

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IFLR1000- IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2021

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate our Partner, Loh Mei Mei, for being named as one of the Women Leaders 2021 by IFLR1000.

Apr 28 2021 |

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IR Law Conference 2021: Drafting Effective Policies & Procedures for Telecommuting

Our Employment & Industrial Relations Partner, Ms Wong Keat Ching will be speaking on the topic of “Drafting Effective Policies & Procedures for Telecommuting”, one of nine sessions at the IR Law Conference 2021 which will be held from 15 to 16 June 2021 at the Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences.

Apr 27 2021 |

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Asialaw Client Service Excellence 2021- Outstanding Lawyer in Banking and Finance

Zul Rafique & Partners would like to congratulate Ashela Ramaya for being named as an Outstanding Lawyer in Banking and Finance for Client Service Excellence 2021 by Asialaw.

Apr 26 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners succeeds in an Intervener’s Application in An Admiralty Action in Rem

Ms. Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan and pupil, Muhammad Hibri Nazim from Zul Rafique & Partners’ Litigation practice group succeeded in obtaining leave from the High Court (“Court”) on behalf of Labuan Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bhd (“Intervener”) to intervene in an admiralty action in rem pursuant to Order 70, rule 16(1) of the Rules of Court 2012.

Apr 21 2021 |

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Bar Council CPD LIVE Webinar | Recent Cases in Civil Fraud Litigation: Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore

Join our Partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' Litigation/Corporate Liability & Risk Management & Intellectual Property practice group in the upcoming The Law Society of Singapore & Bar Council's CPD Live Webinar "Recent Cases in Civil Fraud Litigation: Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore" which will be held on Thursday, 10 June 2021 from 2.30 PM to 5.15 PM.

Apr 21 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners advises on the debt listing of GENM Capital Labuan Ltd with the offering priced at RM4.12 billion

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Capital Markets team acted as the legal counsel for Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) and its wholly owned subsidiary, GENM Capital Labuan Ltd (GenM Capital Labuan) for the inaugural issuance of USD1 billion (RM4.12 billion) senior unsecured notes (Notes) fully and unconditionally guaranteed by GenM.

Apr 12 2021 |

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Zul Rafique & Partners advises BV Land Holdings Berhad debut into LEAP Market through IPO which raises RM2.58 Million

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Capital Markets team, David Lee Lai Huat, Harpreet Kaur and Thilipkumar Ragavan acted as the legal counsel for BV Land Holdings Berhad which made a successful debut on 9 April 2021 into Bursa Malaysia’s Leading Entrepreneur Accelerator Platform (LEAP) to raise RM2.58mil from its initial public offering (IPO).

Apr 08 2021 |

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ZRp Webinar Series | Introduction to Contract Drafting | Thursday, 15 April 2021 | 3pm

Join us in a live webinar on "Introduction to Contract Drafting" by our Energy & Utilities Department Partner, Hamdi Abdullah, on Thursday, 15 April 2021 at 3pm.

Apr 02 2021 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Corporate Real Estate team advises the MYR85 million deal in prime KL location

Leong May Ling and Chee Lai Yi from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Corporate Real Estate practice group have advised and acted for Sime Darby Brunsfield Resort Sdn Bhd (formed under a strategic partnership between Sime Darby Group and Brunsfield International Group) in the disposal of MYR85 million worth of nine stratified office lots measuring approximately 102,299 square feet in total area to Sekhar Assets Sdn Bhd.

Apr 02 2021 |

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The A-List Malaysia's Top 100 Lawyers 2021 by Asia Business Law Journal

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners would like to congratulate Wilfred Abraham, Jerry Ong and Loh Mei Mei for being named as The A-List - Malaysia's Top 100 Lawyers 2021 by the Asia Business Law Journal.

Apr 01 2021 |

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Navigating the Post-Vaccine Workplace

The introduction of the novel COVID-19 vaccine brings about various legal and practical consideration for employers and employees. This webinar explores, amongst others, mandatory vaccination policies, and the balance between an individual choice to be vaccinated and an employer’s duty to ensure adequate workplace health and safety.

Mar 31 2021 |

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ZRp Webinar Series | "Survivor - Pupillage Edition" | Thursday, 8 April 2021 | 3pm

Join us in a live webinar on "Survivor, Pupillage Edition" by our Litigation Partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, on Thursday, 8 April 2021 at 3pm.

Mar 30 2021 |

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ZRp Webinar Series | Litigation 101 | Wednesday, 7 April 2021 | 3pm

Join us in a live webinar on "Litigation 101" by our Litigation Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali, on Wednesday, 7 April 2021 at 3pm.

Mar 26 2021 |

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BFM: The Business Station Pressing Matters Podcast | Monthly Property Legal Clinic March 2021

Our Corporate Real Estate Partner, Ainal Marlinda Md Said was invited by BFM: The Business Station Podcast (89.9 MHz) for the Monthly Property Legal Clinic March 2021 to talk about sales and purchase agreements, defect liability periods and freehold titles but with restrictions.

Mar 25 2021 |

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Bar Council CPD Live Webinar: Navigating the Post-Vaccine Workplace

Join our Partner, Wong Keat Ching from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' Employment & Industrial Relations/Litigation/Legal Forensic Investigation & Compliance practice group in the upcoming Bar Council's CPDLive Webinar "Navigating the Post-Vaccine Workplace" which will be held on Thursday, 1 April 2021 from 3 to 4 pm.

Mar 17 2021 |

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Women's Rights Virtual Conference 2021 - Malaysian Women Lawyers: Fit for the 21st Century

Join our Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali and our Associate, Syazwani Suhaimy, among other speakers across Malaysia, the Philippines, India and Singapore, in the upcoming Women's Rights Virtual Conference 2021 - Malaysian Women Lawyers: Fit for the 21st Century which will be held on Saturday, 20 March 2021 from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Mar 15 2021 |

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Industrial Court upheld dismissal of 3 employees for breach of Company’s safety procedures causing death

Wong Keat Ching and Syazwani Binti Suhaimy from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team succeeded in defending Tenaga Nasional Berhad in a consolidated unfair dismissal claim by 3 claimants namely, Mohd Nizam bin, Shariman bin, and Mohd Zul Husni bin Che Mail in the case of Mohd Nizam bin Baharom v Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Award No 305 of 2021), Industrial Court.

Mar 05 2021 |

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Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Business Travellers Entry Mechanism

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Business Travellers Entry Mechanism as gathered from the MIDA Safe Travel website issued by the OSC Secretariat (Industry Talent Management and Expatriate Division) of Malaysian Investment Development Authority.

Mar 04 2021 |

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ZRp Webinar - Women in Law: Experience, Challenges, Tips and Tricks | Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 3pm

We are pleased to invite you to join our ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners webinar on “Women in Law: Experience, Challenges, Tips and Tricks” which is held in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2021.

Mar 03 2021 |

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Congratulations to UiTM Solar Park II on Being Featured as a Quality Project Under MIDA Annual Report 2020 – ZRp Acted as Counsel for the Development, Operations and Financing of Solar Park II

ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners acted as Counsel for the development, operations and financing of Solar Park II

Feb 22 2021 |

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BFM Pressing Matters Podcast | Online Media Bear Responsibility for Third Party Comments

Our Litigation Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali was invited by BFM: The Business Station (89.9 MHz) to discuss on the recent Federal Court case on 19 February 2021 which held Malaysiakini in contempt of court for publishing readers’ comments which were deemed to have insulted the judiciary.

Feb 18 2021 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners launches ZRp China Desk

ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners has established the ZRp China Desk dedicated to support and provide legal services to Chinese clients and corporations.

Feb 17 2021 |

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ZRp Webinar Series | Navigating the Malaysian Insurance Scene

Our Construction Dispute Resolution partner, Mr T. Kuhendran, and Litigation partner, Ms Farah Shuhadah Razali, were the moderators at the Navigating the Malaysian Insurance Scene webinar hosted by the Sterling Group of Companies and presented by its Group CEO, Mr Abdul Halim on 17 February 2021 (Wednesday) from 11am to 12pm, for one of our valued clients, SapuraOMV.

Feb 09 2021 |

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ZRp Webinar Series | COVID-19 Act: Impact on the Construction Industry

Our Construction Dispute Resolution partner, Mr T. Kuhendran, will be conducting a webinar on COVID-19 Act: Impact on the Construction Industry on Friday, 19 February 2021 from 11Am to 12PM. This webinar is free of charge, but advance registration is required.

Jan 26 2021 |

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BFM Morning Brief Podcast | Impact of Being Delisted When Winding-Up

Our Litigation Partner, Farah Shuhadah Razali was invited by BFM: The Business Station (89.9 MHz) to speak on the impact of the recent Court of Appeal’s ruling on 20 January 2021 which stated that a listed company has to be delisted when served with a winding-up order in accordance with the Bursa Malaysia’s listing rules.

Jan 26 2021 |

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IFN Deals of the Year Awards | Real Estate Deal of the Year 2020

The Islamic Finance News (IFN) named ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' Banking & Finance team as the Real Estate Deal of the Year in the IFN Deals of the Year 2020 Awards for acting as the arrangers' legal counsel in the Sime Darby’s MYR800 Million ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk Musharakah Issuance.

Jan 16 2021 |

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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 – Commentaries and Testimonials

We are delighted with the recognitions received in the recent Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 rankings and would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients and friends for their loyal support and for the trust you have placed in us.

Jan 14 2021 |

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Discussion on Child Witnesses: To Believe or Not to Believe

We are proud to have our Pupil-in-Chambers, Wong Yen Ni and our ex-pupil Irsyad Tariq as the Moderator and Speaker for the Discussion on Child Witnesses: To Believe or Not to Believe, hosted by Yayasan Chow Kit.

Jan 14 2021 |

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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 Top Tier Firm and Leading Individuals

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 ranks nine ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' practice areas and recognises 17 of our lawyers for their outstanding contribution in their respective practice areas.

Jan 11 2021 |

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Industrial Court clarifies the “intention of the parties” principle in the law of genuine Fixed Term Contract

Wong Keat Ching, Teoh Alvare and Loh Qiao Wen from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team succeeded in defending Putrajaya Properties Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Mohd Azmil bin Abd Shukor v Putrajaya Properties Sdn Bhd (Award No 42 of 2021), Industrial Court.

Jan 09 2021 |

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ZRP 2021 Promotion of Partners

ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners is pleased to announce the admission of four new Partners - Teoh Alvare, Susan Tan Shu Shuen, Bailey Leong Pui Yee and Amylia Soraya Aminuddin with effect from 1 January 2021. We are confident that our new Partners will further strengthen and enhance the Firm's capabilities in Malaysia. We would like to wish them continued success in fulfilling their new roles. Please join us in congratulating them on their well-deserved promotions!

Jan 08 2021 |

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Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020: Key Features

The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2019 was gazetted on 20.2.2020. To usher in the New Year, certain provisions under the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020 ("the Amending Act") have now come into force since 1.1.2021, effectively amending the Industrial Relations Act 1967 ("IRA").

Jan 08 2021 |

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Industrial Court rules that a graduates training programme is not an employment contract

Wong Keat Ching and Teoh Alvare from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team succeeded in defending PricewaterhouseCoopers in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Yong Pui Yee v PricewaterhouseCoopers (Award No 4 of 2021), Industrial Court.

Jan 05 2021 |

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Chambers Asia Pacific 2021 ranks ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' seven practice categories and 12 lawyers

The 2021 edition of Chambers Asia Pacific ranked ZUL RAFIQUE & partners in seven practice categories which include four Band One ranking for Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance: Debt Capital Markets, Employment & Industrial Relations and Real Estate; Band Two for Islamic Finance in the Asia-Pacific Region; Band Four for Corporate/M&A and Band Five for Dispute Resolution.

Dec 04 2020 |

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Webinar: Managing a Reduction in Force in APAC: Spotlight on Indonesia and Malaysia

Join us in this free webinar hosted by Taylor Vinters as we examine the process requirements, cultural considerations and legal risks associated with carrying out a Reduction in Force (RIF) in Indonesia and Malaysia. We will also discuss on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted planned or ongoing RIFs in both countries.

Dec 01 2020 |

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ASIAWATER Virtual Event 2020

Our Energy & Utilities partner, Mr Lukman Sheriff Alias, was a panelist at ASIAWATER Virtual Event 2020, on the topic Strategic Policy Initiatives for A Sustainable, Progressive and Equitable Water Sector, which was held on Tuesday, 1 December 2020 from 12 to 1 pm.

Nov 18 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises on Swift Haulage Sdn Bhd’s financing of MYR500 million for future capital expansion purposes

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Banking & Finance team, Ashela Ramaya, Jayden Chuah Jer Yang, Farrah Yakin, and Nurishqa Aisya acted as the solicitors for AmInvestment Bank Berhad, OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad, and United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd as the Joint Lead Arrangers to a Sukuk programme of up to MYR500 million in nominal value under the Shariah principle of Murabahah (via a Tawarruq arrangement) by Swift Haulage Sdn Bhd, one of the top three largest integrated logistics services providers in Malaysia.

Nov 16 2020 |

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Malaysia Budget 2021 Proposals

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant impact on the livelihood of the people and has caused economic uncertainties to the world at large. Malaysia's Budget 2021 is the largest in Malaysian history with its theme, ‘Stand United, We Shall Prevail’. The well-being and health of the rakyat are of utmost priority, while business continuity and economic resilience are the foundations to achieve shared prosperity for all.

Nov 13 2020 |

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Inconvenience and hardship from transfer order do not justify constructive dismissal claim

Syazwani Suhaimy and Teh Jovaynne from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, succeeded in defending Gamuda Land (T12) Sdn Bhd in a constructive dismissal claim in the case of Chan Yeong Sen v Gamuda Land (T12) Sdn Bhd (Award No 1622 of 2020, Industrial Court).

Oct 23 2020 |

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Online Crash Course 2.0 | Corporate Lawyering & Networking

Our Energy & Utilities partner, Mr Lukman Sheriff Alias, will be speaking on Corporate Lawyering & Networking at the Online Crash Course 2.0 webinar, a 2-hour intensive course on specific topics tailor-made for young lawyers, which will be held on Friday, 23 October 2020 from 3 to 5pm.

Oct 19 2020 |

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First Officer Pilot dismissed for calling in sick last minute

Ms Wong Keat Ching and Ms Syazwani Suhaimy from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, succeeded in defending Malaysia Airlines Berhad in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Ahmad Zil Syamil bin Sukhairi v Malaysia Airlines Berhad (Award No 1477 of 2020, Industrial Court)

Oct 07 2020 |

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Global Legal Network Meritas Focuses On Quality Amid Market Turbulence

ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners is proud to be a part of Meritas, a global alliance of leading independent law firms, and are happy to recommend Meritas member firms to our clients considering the stringent requirements and quality standards placed within the membership. Despite these challenging times, Meritas members remain active, relevant and connected.

Sep 21 2020 |

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LIVE WEBINAR: Law of Succession - Probation, Letters of Administration & Islamic Law of Succession: Understanding the Law & Procedural Application

Our very own Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam will be speaking at the upcoming LIVE WEBINAR: Law of Succession - Probation, Letters of Administration & Islamic Law of Succession: Understanding the Law & Procedural Application organised by the The Malaysian Current Law Journal (CLJ) on the topic of "Probate & Letters of Administration". The Webinar will be held on Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 3pm – 5.30pm via Zoom.

Sep 18 2020 |

announcement

Asialaw Profiles and Leading Lawyers 2021 Edition

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been recognised as an Outstanding firm in several practice areas and our Partners have been identified as leading individuals in the region.

Sep 02 2020 |

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Industrial Court Upheld Genuine Fixed Term Contract

Teoh Alvare and Teh Jovaynne from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, succeeded in defending MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Noorberi bin Yusoff v MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd (Industrial Court Award No 1194 of 2020)

Aug 28 2020 |

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Permissive word ‘May’: Should it be used in an Arbitration Agreement?

In a recent case handled by Ms. Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam from Messrs Zul Rafique & Partners, the permissive word ‘may’ was given a close examination by the High Court of Kuala Lumpur. Ms. Idza was appearing for the defendant i.e. PRPC Utilities and Facilities Sdn Bhd and an application was filed by the Defendant for inter alia an order to stay the court proceeding pending reference to arbitration.

Aug 22 2020 |

announcement

Webinar on Dispute Resolution: The Role of Quantity Surveyors

Our Construction Dispute Resolution partner, Mr T. Kuhendran, will be the moderator at the Dispute Resolution: The Role of Quantity Surveyors webinar, hosted by the Bar Council Construction Law Committee on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 from - 4.30pm

Aug 18 2020 |

announcement

The 7th Annual ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2020 | Equity Market Deal of the Year

We are proud to announce that ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has won the Equity Market Deal of the Year at The 7th Annual ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2020. Cathryn Chay from the Capital Markets and M&A department acted for the Banks in the Sapura Energy’s MYR4 billion rights issue.

Jul 24 2020 |

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Webinar on Managing Disciplinary Cases in a WFH Culture

Our Employment & Industrial Relations partner, Ms Wong Keat Ching, will speak at the webinar on “Managing Disciplinary Cases in a WFH Culture” hosted by IR Law on Wednesday, 29 July 2020 from 2.30-3.30pm.

Jul 21 2020 |

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MSLSSL Employment Virtual Conference 2020 COVID-19: Coping with New Realm of Realities

Our Employment & Industrial Relations partner, Ms Wong Keat Ching is one of the panel speakers to speak on the topic of “Workforce Reduction, Business Sustainability and The Way Forward”, one of six sessions at the Malaysian Society for Labour and Social Security Law (MSLSSL) Employment Virtual Conference 2020 organised by MSLSSL in partnership with the Malaysian Current Law Journal (CLJ).

Jul 08 2020 |

announcement

Webinar: Legal Career Options (13 July 2020)

This free session will explore available career options specifically from the legal practice, academia and activism perspectives.

Jun 19 2020 |

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CONGRATULATIONS! Women Leaders 2020

We are proud to announce that our partner, Loh Mei Mei has been recognised as Women Leaders 2020 by IFLR1000. Women Leaders are recognised as leading female transactional lawyers in the world.

Jun 18 2020 |

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CONGRATULATIONS! External Counsel of the Year 2020

We are proud to announce that our partner, Tunku Alizan RM Alias has been named as External Counsel of the Year 2020 by In-House Community for receiving outstanding recommendation from clients.

Jun 15 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners successfully obtains RM10 million Award for Employer in arbitration proceeding against Architect Company

T Kuhendran and Esther Tan from ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners’ Construction Dispute Resolution Practice Group, acting for the Employer (the “Claimant”) in one arbitration proceeding, have successfully obtained an Award in favour of the Claimant in the sum of RM10 million against the Principal Consultant (the “Respondent”).

Jun 10 2020 |

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CONGRATULATIONS! Client Service Excellence Award

We are proud to announce that our partner, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam has been named as an Outstanding Lawyer 2020 for Client Service Excellence by Asialaw.

Jun 09 2020 |

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Branch Manager dismissed after instructing his 3 subordinates to open Preferred Account using his own funds

Ms Teoh Alvare and Mr Muhamad Sharulnizam from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' Employment & Industrial Relations practice group, succeeded in defending CIMB in an unfair and unjust dismissal claim by the Bank's former Branch Manager in the case of Othman Bin Abdul Manan v CIMB, Kuala Lumpur Industrial Court.

Jun 02 2020 |

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Corrupt Acts by your employees or agents are now your responsibility

New Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 has come into force on 1 June 2020. Section 17A imposes a corporate liability on organisations, who may now be held accountable for the corrupt offences committed by their employees or any persons deemed associated with the organisations.

May 22 2020 |

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Section 17A MACC Act comes into force 1 June 2020

The Prime Minister’s Office has announced in a statement dated 21 May 2020 that the date of coming into force of Section 17A MACC Act is to remain on 1 June 2020. Companies and law firms must act now to avoid liability by taking the necessary steps to have robust policies and Standard Operating Procedures in place.

May 13 2020 |

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Webinar on Dealing With Privacy Issues In Your Next Virtual Meetings

Our Communications & Multimedia partner, Mr Darren Kor, spoke at the webinar on Dealing With Privacy Issues In Your Next Virtual Meetings on Monday, 11 May 2020, organised by Indah Water Konsortium.

May 08 2020 |

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New Service: Business Resilience Plan

Zul Rafique & Partners offers a team of lawyers to assist organisations to prepare a Business Resilience Plan to be implemented so that all the procedures, guidelines and requirements set by the Ministries during the period of COVID-19 pandemic are observed and adhered to.

May 05 2020 |

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Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Top Tier Firm 2020

We are delighted to announce that ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been ranked as a Top Tier Firm 2020 and our partners, Ms Wong Keat Ching has been named as Dispute Resolution Star and Ms Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam as Future Star 2020 by the Benchmark Litigation

Apr 16 2020 |

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The A List - Malaysia's Top 100 Lawyers 2020 by Asia Business Law Journal

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners would like to congratulate Wilfred Abraham, Jerry Ong and Loh Mei Mei for being named as The A List - Malaysia's Top 100 Lawyers 2020 by the Asia Business Law Journal.

Apr 14 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been named ALB Employer of Choice by Asian Legal Business

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been named ALB Employer of Choice by Asian Legal Business. This is our 10th win since 2009.

Mar 11 2020 |

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Industrial Court Restate the Law on Forced Resignation

Ms Wong Keat Ching and Ms Syazwani Suhaimy from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations practice group, succeeded in defending Tenaga Nasional Berhad in an unfair and unjust dismissal claim by the Company’s former meter reader in the case of Muhammad Taufiq bin Mohd Pahlawi v Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Award No: 551 of 2020)

Mar 09 2020 |

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Employer sued for dismissing the electrician who made illegal side income

Ms Syazwani Suhaimy from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations practice group, succeeded in defending Tenaga Nasional Berhad in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Krishnan A/L Subramaniam v Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Award No: 387 of 2020), Industrial Court.

Mar 04 2020 |

announcement

Asian-mena Counsel Firms of the Year 2019, In-House Community

Zul Rafique & Partners has been named an In-House Community: Firm of the Year, 2019 for Employment and Real Estate and Construction

Feb 28 2020 |

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Introducing our new practice areas: Corporate Liability & Risk Management | Legal Forensic Investigation & Compliance | Tax

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners takes pleasure in announcing our three new practice areas namely Corporate Liability & Risk Assessment, Legal Forensic Investigation & Compliance and Tax

Feb 28 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners welcomes newest Partner and Head of Tax Practice Group

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners welcomes newest Partner and Head of Tax Practice Group, Feruz Anwar Seth

Feb 25 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners acted as solicitors of Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd in issuing Unrated Islamic medium term notes programme of up to MYR682.5 million

Loh Mei Mei, Teh Hooi Woon and Elisa Nadia of ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Banking & Finance and Energy & Utilities team acted as solicitors of Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd in issuing Unrated Islamic medium term notes programme of up to MYR682.5 million

Feb 25 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad for the syndication of Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad’s syndicated Commodity Murabahah term financing facility of up to MYR1.2 billion

Celine Rangithan and Chan Wye Zhi of ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Banking & Finance team acted as solicitors of HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad as the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner who led the syndication of Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad’s syndicated Commodity Murabahah term financing facility of up to MYR1.2 billion

Feb 24 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises Genting RMTN Berhad in the establishment and issuance of Medium Term Notes (MTN) under an MTN Programme of MYR10 Billion

Loh Mei Mei and Renee Fong Siew Ern of ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Banking & Finance team acted as solicitors of Genting RMTN Berhad as the issuer (“Issuer”) in the establishment and issuance of medium term notes (“MTN”) pursuant to a medium term notes programme of MYR10 billion in nominal value

Feb 24 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises on the establishment and issuance by Semangkuk 2 Berhad of Medium Term Notes (MTN) under an MTN Programme of MYR5 Billion

Chan Kwan Hoe, Renee Fong Siew Ern and Tan Kar Seng of ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Banking & Finance team acted as solicitors of the principal adviser, lead arranger and lead manager in the establishment and implementation of an asset-backed securitisation transaction by way of issuance of asset-backed medium term notes by Semangkuk 2 Berhad as the issuer

Feb 21 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises on Konsortium KAJV Sdn Bhd’s project financing of MYR1 Billion for the development of the water supply scheme for Kuala Terengganu Utara

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Banking & Finance team, Ashela Ramaya, Chan Kwan Hoe and Farrah Yakin acted as the solicitors for Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad and HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad as the Joint Lead Arrangers in relation to a Sukuk programme of up to MYR1 billion in nominal value under the Shariah principles of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar (agency) and Murabahah (via a Tawarruq arrangement) by Konsortium KAJV Sdn Bhd

Feb 17 2020 |

announcement

Temporarily misappropriating Company's fund can warrant a dismissal

Ms Teoh Alvare and Mr Muhamad Sharulnizam Mohd Roni, from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, succeeded in defending CIMB Bank Berhad in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Norfadilah binti Abdul Halim v CIMB Bank Berhad (Case No: 22/4-1427/18), Industrial Court.

Jan 31 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners successfully struck out suit against former Chairman of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad over abuse of power and fraud allegations

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners successfully struck out suit initiated by Radiant Splendour SDN BHD, Deepak Jaikishan and Rajesh A/L Jaikishan against Tan Sri Shukry Mohd Salleh former Chairman of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad

Jan 22 2020 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises second listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong

Zul Rafique & partners were the Malaysian legal counsel for JBB Builders International Limited on its successful listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK)

Jan 20 2020 |

announcement

Legal 500 Asia Pacific Leading Firm 2020

We are delighted to announce that ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been ranked as a Leading Firm 2020 and our partners have been named as Leading Individuals 2020 by the Legal 500

Jan 19 2020 |

announcement

You Can Be Dismissed for What You Post Online

Ms Teoh Alvare and Ms Teh Jovaynne, from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, succeeded in defending Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Ng Seok May @ Angie Sabrina v Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd

Jan 08 2020 |

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Conference on Malaysian Construction Law and Dispute Resolution Landscape - Are They Working? | 6 February 2020 | Kota Kinabalu Court Complex | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Our Construction Dispute Resolution partner, Mr T. Kuhendran, will speak on “An Update on Construction Law and Practice in Malaysia” at the Conference on Malaysian Construction Law and Dispute Resolution Landscape – Are They Working? organised by Legal Plus.

Jan 08 2020 |

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First access dispute by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) pursuant to Chapter 7 of the Communications Multimedia Act 1998

Our partners, Darren Kor Yit Meng and Kuhendran Thanapalasingam and Associates, Daniel Lau and Jasmeet Kaur has successfully defended Telekom Malaysia Berhad in an access dispute initiated by YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL) before the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) pursuant to Chapter 7 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA).

Jan 01 2020 |

announcement

Chambers Asia Pacific 2020 Band 1 Firm

We are delighted to announce that ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been ranked as a Band 1 Firm by Chambers Asia Pacific 2020 in various practice areas

Nov 14 2019 |

announcement

The first Breakfast Briefing at ZUL RAFIQUE & partners (BBZ)

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners held its first ever Breakfast Briefing session, Breakfast Briefing @ ZRp, or BBZ. BBZ is a platform for our partners or lawyers to give briefings or updates on the latest development of the law or any relevant topics of interest for a particular areas to our existing and prospective clients

Nov 07 2019 |

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Think Before You Leap!

Ms Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam together with Bailey Leong Pui Yee and Lee Sheen Yee, from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Litigation team, has successfully resisted a reference of dispute to the Tribunal against its client, Koperasi in the case of Ahmad Badli Bin Mohemad v. Koperasi Maju Ekonomi Pekerja Berhad

Oct 31 2019 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises on the disposal of shares in Serendah Heights Sdn Bhd to Widad Group Bhd

Zul Rafique & partners is proud to announce that its Projects & Corporate Advisory team, Falisa Abu Bakar, Lee Yee Fern and Sheree Shezleen Salehaldin, were the legal counsels for Prihatin Ehsan Holdings Sdn Bhd and Training Camp Aabata Sdn Bhd, who recently entered into a Heads of Agreement with Widad Group Berhad (WGB) on 17 October 2019 for the proposed disposal of their shares in Serendah Heights Sdn Bhd (SHSB) to WGB

Oct 02 2019 |

announcement

IFLR1000 Top Tier Firm 2020

We are delighted to announce that ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been ranked as a Top Tier Firm 2020 and Ms Loh Mei Mei as Market Leader 2020 by IFLR1000.

Sep 17 2019 |

announcement

Asialaw Profiles 2020 Outstanding Firm

We are delighted to announce that ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been ranked as an Outstanding firm by Asialaw Profiles 2020 in various practice areas.

Sep 13 2019 |

announcement

Who's Who Legal Global Leaders 2019

We are delighted to announce that Mr Wilfred Abraham and Ms Wong Keat Ching have been recognised by Who’s Who Legal 2019 as the Global Leaders in various practice areas

Sep 06 2019 |

announcement

You Shall Not Pass! – The Strict Conditions of Appeal under Section 96 Courts of Judicature Act 1964

Mr Shahul Hameed Amirudin, together with Ms Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Bailey Leong Pui Yee and Lee Sheen Yee, from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Litigation team, has successfully resisted an application for leave to appeal to the Federal Court of Malaysia filed against its client, Telekom Malaysia Berhad

Sep 05 2019 |

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Industrial Court Upholds Dismissal of Employee Who Submits “No Case to Answer”

Ms Nur Elissa Baharudin and Syazwani Suhaimy, from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, succeeded in defending Tenaga Nasional Berhad in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Umar bin Abdullah v Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Sep 03 2019 |

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15TH MECA Industrial Relations Convention 2019 | 10 – 12 September 2019 | Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel

Our Employment & Industrial Relations partner, Ms Wong Keat Ching, will speak on “#Ustoo? Key Learnings From The #metoo Movement On Investigating And Dealing With Sexual Harassment Issues” at the 15TH MECA Industrial Relations Convention 2019 (Day 2- 11 September 2019)

Aug 23 2019 |

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Seminar on Islamic Finance Legal Documentation by Penang Bar | 29 August 2019 | Royale Chulan Hotel, Penang

Our Energy & Utilities partner, Mr Lukman Sheriff Alias, will speak on “Salient Features of Islamic Finance & Services (IFSA)” at the Islamic Finance Legal Documentation Seminar organised by the Penang Bar

Aug 21 2019 |

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Seminar on Employment Related Sexual Harassment And Social Media Misconduct by Johore Bar Committee | 23 August 2019 | Bei Boutique Hotel, Muar, Johor.

Our Employment & Industrial Relations partner, Ms Wong Keat Ching, will speak on “Social Media Misconduct” at the Employment Related Sexual Harassment And Social Media Misconduct Seminar organised by the Johore Bar Committee

Aug 01 2019 |

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Industrial Court upheld dismissal of employee found guilty of workplace bullying

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, Ms Wong Keat Ching and Mr Muhamad Sharulnizam Mohd Roni, succeeded in defending Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Khaw Yao Shun v PETRONAS

Jul 01 2019 |

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Asia ADR Week 2019 | CIPAA Conference

We were very pleased to be the Exclusive CIPAA 1-Day Conference Sponsor during the Asia ADR Week 2019 - The Kintsukuroi Perspective: The Asian ADR Revolution

Jun 28 2019 |

announcement

IFLR1000 Women Leaders for 2019

Loh Mei Mei has been recognised as one of the IFLR1000 Women Leaders for 2019

Jun 26 2019 |

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Legally Speaking: Workplace Bullying, Harassment & Sexual Harasssment | 21 June 2019 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Our Employment & Industrial Relations partner, Ms Wong Keat Ching, will give a talk on “Workplace Bullying, Harassment & Sexual Harassment” at the Petronas Legally Speaking session on 21 June 2019 from 10-12pm at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

May 20 2019 |

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Labour Law Conference 2019 | 11-12 June 2019 | Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Our Employment & Industrial Relations partner Ms Wong Keat Ching will give a talk on “The Social Media MisConduct” at the Labour Law Conference 2019 (Day One) which will be held at The Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

May 17 2019 |

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A Talk on Non-Disclosure Agreement and Trade Mark Protection in Malaysia

Our Energy & Utilities partner, Hamdi Abdullah, gave a talk on Non-Disclosure Agreement and our Associate, Amylia Soraya, gave a talk on Trade Mark Protection in Malaysia to Co-Labs Coworking at Starling Mall.

May 03 2019 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been ranked as Top Tier Firm by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2019

We are very pleased to announce that ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been ranked as Top Tier Firm by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2019

Apr 26 2019 |

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Employment Conference 2019: Challenges in Today's Workplace | 25 April 2019 | Royale Chulan Damansara

Our Employment and Industrial Relations partner, Mr P Jayasingam and Ms Wong Keat Ching will give a talk on "Legal Action" and "Sexual Harassment" at the Employment Conference 2019 in partnership with The Malaysian Society for Labour and Social Security Law (MSLSSL) and the Malaysian Current Law Journal (CLJ)

Apr 24 2019 |

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A Talk on Sexual Harassment at the Workplace

Ms Wong Keat Ching, our esteemed Employment & Industrial Relations partner gave a talk on “Sexual Harassment at the Workplace” and our associate, Ms Teoh Alvare was a panel in the “Forum on Workplace Harassment” at the first ever KLCC Group’s KLCCGoC Ladies Event 2019

Apr 23 2019 |

announcement

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been named ALB Employer of Choice 2019 by Asian Legal Business

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been named ALB Employer of Choice by Asian Legal Business for the 9th time since 2009

Apr 18 2019 |

announcement

Talk on Renewable Energy

Our Energy & Utilities partners, Lukman Sheriff Alias and Hamdi Abdullah gave a talk on Renewable Energy to employees of Hong Leong Investment Bank

Apr 16 2019 |

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Talk on A General Overview on Construction Contracts

Our Infrastructure & Construction partner, Tengku Ieras Tengku Alaudin gave a talk on A General Overview on Construction Contracts to employees of KUB Malaysia Berhad

Apr 15 2019 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises PETRONAS on the relocation of its first floating LNG from Kanowit field, Sarawak to Kebabangan field, Sabah

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Projects & Corporate Advisory team, Falisa Abu Bakar and Lee Yee Fern advised PETRONAS on the relocation of its first floating LNG from Kanowit field, Sarawak to Kebabangan field, Sabah

Apr 15 2019 |

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Talk on The State Government’s Role in Managing Its Hydrocarbon Resources

Our Oil & Gas partner, Solpiee Hj Sahmat gave a talk on The State Government’s Role in Managing Its Hydrocarbon Resources at The Inaugural Sarawak Oil & Gas Seminar and Exhibition (SOGSE) 2019 on 13-14 April 2019 at Imperial Hotel, Sarawak

Apr 12 2019 |

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Fixed Term Contract of Expatriate Expired by Effluxion of Time – No Issue of Dismissal

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team - P Jayasingam together with Thavaselvi Pararajasingam and Tan Hao Wei succeeded in defending Yayasan UEM in an unjust and unfair dismissal claim by a British citizen in the case of Peter James William Dyer v Yayasan UEM

Apr 12 2019 |

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Lawful Dismissal of Employee Who Showed Disrespect by Exiting Whatsapp Group at Work

Teoh Alvare from ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team succeeded in defending Maxis Mobile Service Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal claim in the case of Thilagavathy a/p Arunasalam v Maxis Mobile Service Sdn Bhd

Mar 29 2019 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises the lenders on the project financing of MYR2.15 Billion for the development of the “Lifestyle Quarter” at TRX

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Banking & Finance team, Ashela Ramaya, Chan Kwan Hoe and Isabella Ng Ling Ling advises the lenders on the project financing of MYR2.15 Billion for the development of the “Lifestyle Quarter” at TRX

Mar 28 2019 |

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Industrial Court upheld dismissal of cashier who delayed depositing Company’s collections

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, P Thavaselvi and Tan Hao Wei succeeded in defending IOI Building Services Sdn Bhd in an unfair dismissal claim by a former employee who was charged for misconduct relating to failure to deposit the Company’s car park collections into the bank in a timely manner

Mar 27 2019 |

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Constructive dismissal claim by an employee alleging work stress depression

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners’ Employment & Industrial Relations team, Ms Wong Keat Ching and Nur Elissa Baharudin succeeded in defending CIMB Bank Berhad in a constructive dismissal claim by an employee who alleged that he was subjected to constant harassment and verbal abuse by his superior

Mar 22 2019 |

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Seminar on Murabahah & Tawarruq | 16 April 2019 | Kelantan Bar

Our Energy & Utilities Partner, Hamdi Abdullah will give a talk at the Kelantan Bar, Kota Bharu on the topic of Murabahah & Tawarruq on 16 April 2019 from 2.30-5.30pm.

Mar 21 2019 |

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A knowledge sharing session on Adjudication by T Kuhendran at Petronas' Legally Speaking

Our Construction Dispute Resolution partner, Mr T Kuhendran gave a talk on Adjudication to the Legal Group at Petronas' knowledge sharing session, "Legally Speaking" on 21 March 2019.

Mar 19 2019 |

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Industrial Court warns that picketing should be a weapon of last resort for trade union

Victor Asir Jatham Juvakin v United Sanoh Industries Sdn Bhd [2019] 1 MELR 74

Mar 19 2019 |

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Industrial Court upheld preliminary objection to exclude computer generated document as evidence

Siti Hajar Othman v Learning Port Sdn Bhd [2019] 1 MELR 159

Mar 08 2019 |

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Can the employer be liable for the actions of a rogue employee in disclosing personal information of co-employees on the web?

Various Claimants v Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc [2018] EWCA Civ 2339; [2019] 2 WLR 99

Feb 25 2019 |

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Appointment to Partnership - Farah Shuhadah Razali

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners would like to welcome Farah Shuhadah Razali into the partnership with effect from 1st January 2019.

Feb 22 2019 |

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27th Annual General Meeting Kuala Lumpur Bar | 21 February 2019 at 2pm | Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang, KL

The 27th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Kuala Lumpur Bar will be held on Thursday, 21 February 2019 at 2:00pm at the Auditorium, Level 3, Wisma MCA, 163 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Feb 20 2019 |

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Bicara Alumni Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | 21 February 2019

Our Infrastructure & Construction partner, Ms Ermira Faridah Mohd Said will give a talk at Bicara Alumni Fakulti Undang-undang Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) on 21 February 2019

Feb 18 2019 |

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National Employment Law Conference (NELC) 2019 | 2 - 3 April 2019 | Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Our Employment and Industrial Relations partner, Ms Wong Keat Ching will give a talk on "Protecting corporate and intellectual property including restrictive covenants in your organisation - doing it right from the start" at the National Employment Law Conference (NELC) 2019 on 3 April 2019 (Day Two)

Feb 15 2019 |

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Industrial Court upheld dismissal of an employee with 39 years’ service who betrayed trust, honesty and integrity

ZRp's Employment and Industrial Relations team, Ms Wong Keat Ching and Syazwani Suhaimy have succeeded in defending our client Tenaga Nasional Berhad in an unfair dismissal claim by an employee with 39 years’ service who betrayed trust, honesty and integrity in the case of Mohd Arif bin Mohd Sharif v Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Feb 14 2019 |

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Seminar on Claims Involving Companies and Misdirected Funds or Opportunities

Our Litigation Partner, Idza Hajar will moderate the seminar on Claims Involving Companies and Misdirected Funds or Opportunities on 28 March 2019 (Thursday) at Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia, Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium, Kuala Lumpur.

Feb 14 2019 |

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Legal Translation talk at the Selangor Bar

Our associate, Lisa Khalilah will give a talk on Legal Translation on 5 March 2019 (Tuesday) at Selangor Bar Committee Auditorium.

Feb 13 2019 |

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Time is Money: A case on Termination of Agreement to Lease after extensions of time

ZRp's Construction Dispute Resolution team, Wilfred Abraham, T. Kuhendran & J. Agesh Krishendra had successfully defended their client’s position that the termination of the Agreement to Lease (ATL) was valid and binding in the case of Ra Ta Land Sdn Bhd (Ra Ta Land) v Iskandar Harta Holdings Sdn Bhd (Iskandar).

Feb 13 2019 |

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Ignorance is Not Bliss: A case on enforcement and setting aside of an Adjudication Decision

The ZRp's Construction Dispute Resolution team, T. Kuhendran, Suhanthi Sivanesan & Kevin Nathan has successfully set aside an Adjudication Decision in the case of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd (“Daewoo”) v TTDI Metropolis Sdn Bhd

Jan 31 2019 |

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Limitation Period under the provisions of the Carriage by Air Act 1974 and the Carriage by Air (Application of Provisions) Order 1975

The ZRp’s litigation team, Miss Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan and pupil Mohammed Mifzal Mohd Murshid Kieron has successfully struck out a suit brought against its client, Air Asia Berhad.

Jan 31 2019 |

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National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023

Adequate Procedures Guidelines issued by the Prime Minister's Department pursuant to section 17A(5) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009

Jan 29 2019 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been recommended as a TOP-TIER FIRM by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners has been recommended as a TOP-TIER FIRM in 4 practice areas: Banking and finance - Capital markets - Islamic finance - Labour and employment

Jan 03 2019 |

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Fair dismissal after 21 years of service with no previous record of misconduct

Rozilah binti Abdul Rashid v Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Case No: 11(12)/4-1162/16, Industrial Court Malaysia

Dec 17 2018 |

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Litigation: Validity and/or regularity of a board of directors meeting convened to terminate the managing director

Rozilawati Binti Haji Basir v Nationwide Express Holdings Berhad & 4 Ors

Dec 14 2018 |

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ZUL RAFIQUE & partners named In-House Community Firm of the Year 2018 by Asian-mena Counsel 2018

Asian-mena Counsel has announced the In-House Community Firms of the Year 2018 and ZUL RAFIQUE & partners named In-House Community Firm of the Year 2018 for Employment

Dec 14 2018 |

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Employment and Industrial Relations: Dismissal on the grounds of poor performance

Nazreen Begum v Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad

Dec 13 2018 |

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Legal Talk to Tropicana Corporation

Legal Talk to Tropicana Corporation | “Construction Adjudication under CIPAA” by Mr T.Kuhendran | “Planning for Strata Development” by Ms Tang Ai Leen | “Strata By-Laws Enforcement Basics” by Pn. Ainal Marlinda | 13 December 2018

Dec 13 2018 |

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Talk on Planning for Strata Development

Our Corporate Real Estate partner, Ms Tang Ai Leen gave a talk on Planning for Strata Development

Nov 07 2018 |

announcement

Privity of Contract: Breach of Joint Venture Agreement

Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Berhad (“EPIC”) v Baltic Agencies Pte Ltd & Anor

Nov 07 2018 |

announcement

Fraud and Fiduciary Duties

Tanjung Offshore Berhad v Tan Wee Koh & 2 Ors

Nov 05 2018 |

announcement

IFLR1000 - The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms: Top Tier Firm 2019

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners awarded as the top tier firms in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisition and Project Development: Infrastructure.

Oct 31 2018 |

announcement

Court strikes out three applications in housing developer's suit against ex-Felda Chairman

Our senior associate, Farah Shuhadah Razali was featured in The Star on 31 October 2018. The lead counsel for Defendant was our Mr Shahul Hameed Amirudin assisted by Natalia Izra Nasaruddin and Farah Shuhadah Razali.

Oct 30 2018 |

announcement

Lukman Sheriff Alias speaks on Innovative Waqf Products - Waqf Sukuk

Our Energy & Utilities Partner, Lukman Sheriff Alias presented at the REDmoney Seminars – Structure, Innovation, Governance & Application of Waqf & Waqf Based Products on 30 October 2018 at the Element Hotel by Westin, Kuala Lumpur. He discussed on the topic of  “Innovative Waqf Products – Waqf Sukuk” .

Oct 08 2018 |

announcement

Wong Keat Ching speaks on Mental Health Issues in Employment

Our Employment & Industrial Relations Partner, Wong Keat Ching presented at the 14th MECA Industrial Relations Convention on 9 - 11 October 2018 at the Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel, Petaling Jaya.

Sep 28 2018 |

announcement

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises Genting Malaysia Berhad on Medium Term Note (MTN) programme of MYR3 billion

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners advises Genting Malaysia Berhad on its establishment of a MTN Programme through its wholly owned subsidiary, GENM Capital Berhad guaranteed by Genting Malaysia Berhad

Sep 26 2018 |

announcement

Asialaw Profiles 2019 - Outstanding Firm

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners named 'Outstanding Firm' by Asialaw Profiles 2019

Mar 22 2018 |

announcement

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners wins Real Estate Law Firm of the Year and Debt Market Deal of the Year (Premium) 2018

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners wins the Real Estate Law Firm of the Year and Debt Market Deal of the Year (Premium) for our involvement in the PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhds’s Sukuk Programme, by Asian Legal Business at the Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2018 held on 22 March 2018 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Sep 28 2017 |

announcement

Management of Common Property & Subsidiary Management Corporation and Key changes and Recent Development of Housing Development

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' Corporate Real Estate partners, Ms Tang Ai Leen gave a talk on Management of Common Property & Subsidiary Management Corporation and Ms Leong May Ling on Key changes and Recent Development of (i) Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966; and (ii) Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Regulations 1989

Mar 29 2017 |

announcement

Key Changes to the National Land Code and Strata Title Act

ZUL RAFIQUE & partners' Corporate Real Estate partner, Ms Tang Ai Leen gave a talk on Key Changes to the National Land Code and Strata Title Act

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We at ZUL RAFIQUE & partners recognize the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. As required under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, the purpose of this Personal Data Protection Notice (“Notice”) is to inform you how we collect and process your personal data when you appoint or engage us to provide services, when you access and use our website or interact with us including through meetings, seminars, conferences or events.

By appointing or engaging us to provide services to you, by accessing and using our website or by interacting with us, you consent to us using, collecting and processing your personal data in the manner contemplated in this Notice.

This Notice may be amended or updated from time to time. We would advise you to check this Notice on our website from time to time for amendments or updates. By continuing to use or engage our services, to use our website or to communicate with us subsequent to any amendments or updates to this Notice, it would confirm and indicate your acceptance to the amendments or updates to this Notice.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

Personal data generally means any information that identifies you. Your personal data is collected and processed by us at the start of our services or interaction and, from time to time, in the course of our engagement or interaction.

The type of personal data collected and processed by us includes:

  • name, date of birth, nationality, gender, NRIC / passport number, residency status, correspondence address, contact details including mobile, office and residential telephone number and facsimile number, e-mail address, banking details, financial / creditworthiness information;
  • employment category (private sector, government sector, self-employed, non-working or others), name of employer and office address, details of relationship with the company (e.g. promoter, director, shareholder);
  • such other information relevant or required for:
    • our legal engagement;
    • provision of legal services for the purposes of the legal engagement or legal transaction; and
    • compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and
  • any additional information provided by you or third parties about you.

Source of Personal Data

Personal data collected will mainly be from you. However, some personal data may also be collected by us from other available sources including but not limited to credit reporting agencies, government department or agencies, public registries, websites, social media, publications, events, seminars, conferences.

How Do We Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data is collected and processed by us for our business activities including the following purposes:

  • to verify your identity;
  • to communicate with you including responding to your enquiries;
  • all purposes related to or in connection with our legal engagement;
  • to provide legal services for the purposes of the legal engagement or transaction;
  • to comply with legal and/or regulatory requirements including court orders;
  • for our day to day operations and administrative purposes including file management, billing and collection, audits, reporting, investigations etc.;
  • for the purposes of enforcing or defending our legal rights and/or obtaining legal advice;
  • to send you materials or publications including newsletter, articles or updates or information about events, conferences, seminars, talks which may be of interest to you;
  • to promote, offer or market our services to you;
  • to send as potential referees to (i) editors/researches in ranking legal publication and journals and/or (ii) clients/potential clients who request for referees of past work in relation to any proposal, submissions, tenders or bids;
  • to assist in the prevention, detection or investigation of crime or possible criminal activities or for the administration of justice;
  • for security and internal audit purposes;
  • for such other purposes as may be directed or consented to by you; and
  • for all other purposes in relation to or incidental to the above.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal data to third parties. Third parties to whom your personal data may be disclosed by us are as follows:

  • any persons directed by or consented to by you;
  • any persons required for the purposes of the legal engagements and/or legal transactions including but not limited to counter parties, other advisors, financial institutions, regulatory bodies etc;
  • any person for the purposes of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
  • our data processors i.e. third party who we engage to process personal data on our behalf including but not limited to archival storage, data entry service providers, computer backup services, disaster recovery services, banks and financial institutions etc.; and
  • our professional advisors including but not limited to legal advisors, tax advisors, financial advisors, auditors, insurance brokers etc.

Further, we may also be required to transfer your personal data outside of Malaysia for the purposes and to such third parties stated in this Notice. The transfer of your personal data outside Malaysia would also be required if you are travelling, residing or based outside Malaysia.

Obligation to Provide Personal Data

We acknowledge that you have the right in deciding the information you wish to provide to us. The provision of the information listed above is voluntary in nature. However, please note that if you do not provide the information above or limit the way such information is to be processed, it may result in us not being able to:

  • communicate or correspond with you;
  • undertake the legal engagement or transaction and/or to provide our services to you; and/or
  • grant you access to our website.

Data Access and Data Correction

If you wish to request:

  • for access to your personal information;
  • for your personal data to be corrected or updated; or
  • to withdraw your consent or limit the use of your personal data;

please submit your written request to:

Assistant Manager Human Resources and Administration Department

Zul Rafique & Partners
D3-3-8 Solaris Dutamas
No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone : 03-6209 8228
Facsimile : 03-6209 8331

An administrative charge may be imposed for any request under paragraph (a) and (b) above.

Further, we reserve the right to refuse your requests for any reasons permitted under law.

Disclaimer

The accuracy and completeness of your personal data depends on the information you provide. We assume that the information you have provided is accurate, up to date and complete unless you inform us otherwise.

Where you provide any third party information to us including but not limited to employer, colleagues, family information, it is our assumption that such information is accurate, up to date and complete and that you have obtained the necessary consent to disclose the same.

Conflict

In the event that there is any conflict between the English and national language version of this Notice, the English language version shall prevail.

Notis Perlindungan Data Peribadi

Kami di ZUL RAFIQUE & partners menghormati kepentingan privasi dan sensitiviti data peribadi anda. Sebagaimana yang dikehendaki di bawah Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi 2010, Notis Perlindungan Data Peribadi ini (“Notis”) bertujuan untuk memaklumkan kepada anda bagaimana kami mengumpul dan memproses data peribadi anda apabila anda melantik pihak kami untuk memberikan perkhidmatan. Bukan itu sahaja, Notis ini turut bertujuan untuk memaklumkan kepada anda bagaimana kami memproses data peribadi anda apabila anda mengakses dan menggunakan laman sesawang kami atau berhubung dengan kami melalui mesyuarat, seminar, ataupun persidangan.

Dengan melantik kami untuk memberikan perkhidmatan kami kepada anda dan juga dengan mengakses dan menggunakan laman sesawang atau berinteraksi dengan kami, anda dengan ini telah bersetuju dengan penggunaan, pengumpulan dan pemprosesan data peribadi anda oleh pihak kami mengikut cara yang dinyatakan dalam Notis ini.

Notis ini akan tertakluk kepada pindaan dan pengemaskinian dari masa ke semasa. Oleh itu, adalah disarankan supaya pihak anda menyemak Notis ini di laman sesawang kami dari masa ke semasa untuk memastikan sebarang pindaan atau pengemaskinian yang dilakukan adalah dalam pengetahuan anda. Dengan meneruskan perlantikan dan penggunaan khidmat kami selepas apa-apa pindaan atau pengemaskinian yang dilakukan terhadap Notis ini, ia secara langsung menandakan penerimaan anda terhadap pindaan atau pengemaskinian yang dilakukan terhadap Notis ini.

Apakah Data Peribadi Yang Kami Kumpul?

Data peribadi secara amnya bermaksud apa-apa maklumat yang berkaitan dengan pengenalan diri anda. Tanggungjawab kami terhadap anda memerlukan kami mengumpul dan memproses data peribadi anda. Pemprosesan dan pengumpulan data peribadi anda bermula dari awal perkhidmatan kami bersama anda termasuklah sebarang interaksi diantara pihak kami dan anda, selepas itu, dari semasa ke semasa sepanjang tempoh pengambilan atau penggunaan khidmat kami.

Jenis data peribadi yang dikumpul dan diproses oleh kami adalah:

  • nama, tarikh lahir, kewarganegaraan, jantina, nombor kad pengenalan/passport, status kependudukan, alamat surat-menyurat, butiran perhubungan termasuk nombor telefon bimbit, pejabat dan kediaman dan faksimili, alamat email, butiran perbankan, maklumat kewangan / kepercayaan kredit;
  • kategori pekerjaan (sektor awam, kerajaan, bekerja sendiri, tidak bekerja atau lain-lain), nama majikan dan alamat pejabat, butiran hubungan dengan syarikat (sebagai contoh promoter, pengarah, pemegang saham);
  • maklumat-maklumat lain yang relevan dan perlu untuk:
    • melantik kami untuk memberi khidmat guaman
    • memberi khidmat guaman; dan
    • menepati keperluan undang-undang dan pengawalseliaan.
  • apa-apa maklumat tambahan yang diberikan oleh anda atau pihak-pihak ketiga berkenaan dengan anda.

Sumber Data Peribadi

Kebanyakan data peribadi yang dikumpul oleh kami adalah data peribadi yang dikemukakan kepada kami oleh anda. Walaubagaimanapun, data peribadi anda juga boleh dikumpul oleh kami dari sumber-sumber yang lain termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada agensi pelaporan kredit, agensi atau jabatan kerajaan, pendaftaran awam, laman sesawang, media sosial, penerbitan, seminar, dan persidangan.

Bagaimana Kami Menggunakan Maklumat Peribadi Anda

Sebagai sebuah firma guaman, kami mengumpul dan memproses data peribadi anda untuk tujuan berikut:

  • pengesahan identiti anda;
  • berkomunikasi dengan anda termasuk memberikan maklum balas terhadap pertanyaan anda;
  • semua tujuan berkaitan dengan perlantikan kami;
  • untuk memberikan khidmat guaman;
  • untuk mematuhi keperluan undang-undang dan pengawalseliaan termasuklah perintah mahkamah;
  • bagi operasi harian kami dan tujuan pentadbiran termasuklah pengurusan fail, bil dan kutipan, audit, laporan, penyiasatan dsb.;
  • bagi tujuan menguatkuasakan dan mempertahankan hak-hak perundangan kami dan/atau mendapatkan nasihat perundangan;
  • menghantar bahan-bahan atau penerbitan termasuklah surat berita, artikel- artikel atau maklumat berkenaan majlis-majlis, persidangan-persidangan, seminar-seminar dan ceramah-ceramah yang mungkin menarik minat anda;
  • untuk mempromosi, menawar atau mengiklan perkhidmatan kami kepada anda;
  • untuk dihantar sebagai sumber rujukan berpotensi kepada (i) editor-editor / penyelidik-penyelidik di dalam penerbitan dan jurnal-jurnal dan/atau (ii) klien-klien / klien-klien berpotensi yang memohon rujukan kerja-kerja terdahulu berkaitan apa-apa cadangan, penghujahan, tawaran atau bidaan;
  • untuk membantu pencegahan, pengesanan atau penyiasatan jenayah atau kemungkinan aktiviti-aktiviti jenayah atau bagi pentadbiran keadilan;
  • tujuan audit dalaman dan keselamatan;
  • bagi tujuan lain sebagaimana yang diarahkan atau yang telah diberikan persetujuan oleh anda; dan
  • bagi segala tujuan lain berkaitan atau bersampingan dengan perkara-perkara di atas.

Penzahiran Maklumat Peribadi Anda

Di bawah keadaan-keadaan tertentu, kami boleh menzahirkan data peribadi anda kepada pihak ketiga seperti berikut:

  • mana-mana orang yang diarahkan oleh atau yang telah dipersetujui oleh anda;
  • mana-mana orang yang berkenaan bagi tujuan-tujuan perlantikan khidmat undang-undang dan/atau transaksi undang-undang termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada pihak lawan, perunding-perunding lain, institusi-institusi kewangan, badan-badan pengawalseliaan dsb;
  • mana-mana orang bagi tujuan pematuhan undang-undang dan pengawalseliaan;
  • Pihak pemproses data iaitu pihak ketiga yang akan berkhidmat bagi memproses data peribadi bagi pihak kami termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada storan arkib, pemberi khidmat kemasukan data, perkhidmatan-perkhidmatan sokongan komputer, perkhidmatan-perkhidmatan pemulihan bencana, bank-bank dan institusi-institusi kewangan dsb; dan
  • penasihat-penasihat profesional kami, termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada penasihat undang-undang, penasihat-penasihat cukai, penasihat-penasihat kewangan, juruaudit-juruaudit, broker-broker insurans dsb.

Kami juga boleh memindah data peribadi anda keluar dari Malaysia bagi tujuan-tujuan dan kepada pihak ketiga yang dinyatakan dalam Notis ini. Data peribadi anda juga akan dipindah keluar dari Malaysia jika anda berada di luar Malaysia.

Kewajipan untuk Memberi Data Peribadi

Kami mengakui bahawa anda mempunyai hak untuk menentukan maklumat yang diberikan kepada kami. Maklumat yang disenaraikan di atas adalah secara sukarela. Jika anda tidak memberi maklumat di atas atau mengehadkan cara bagaimana maklumat tersebut diproses, kami tidak dapat:

  • berkomunikasi atau berhubung dengan anda;
  • bertindak di dalam perlantikan atau transaksi undang-undang dan/atau memberi perkhidmatan kami kepada anda; dan atau
  • memberikan anda akses kepada laman sesawang kami.

Akses dan Pembetulan Data

Jika anda ingin:

  • mengakses maklumat peribadi anda;
  • memperbetulkan atau mengemaskini data peribadi anda; atau
  • menarikbalik persetujuan anda atau mengehadkan penggunaan data peribadi anda,

sila hantar permintaan bertulis anda kepada:

Penolong Pengurus Jabatan Sumber Manusia dan Pentadbiran

Zul Rafique & Partners
D3-3-8 Solaris Dutamas
No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telefon : 03-6209 8228
Faksimile : 03-6209 8331

Caj pentadbiran akan dikenakan bagi permintaan di bawah perenggan (a), (b) dan (c) di atas.

Kami berhak untuk menolak permintaan anda jika dibenarkan di bawah undang-undang.

Penafian

Ketepatan dan kelengkapan data peribadi anda bergantung kepada maklumat yang anda berikan. Kami menganggap bahawa maklumat yang anda berikan adalah tepat, terkini dan lengkap melainkan jika anda memaklumkan sebaliknya kepada kami.

Kami menganggap bahawa maklumat pihak ketiga yang anda berikan kepada kami termasuk tetapi tidak terhad kepada maklumat majikan, maklumat rakan-rakan sekerja atau maklumat keluarga adalah tepat, terkini dan lengkap dan anda telah mendapatkan persetujuan yang sewajarnya untuk menzahirkan maklumat tersebut.

Percanggahan

Jika terdapat percanggahan diantara versi Bahasa Inggeris dan Bahasa Kebangsaan pada Notis ini, versi Bahasa Inggeris akan diguna pakai.

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