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Mar 15 2023 |

case updates

Case Update: Court decision that is delivered without written grounds has no value as precedents

Tetuan Wan Shahrizal, Hari & Co v. Pendakwa Raya Criminal Appeal No. 05(L)-101-09/2020(C) | Federal Court

Feb 28 2023 |

case updates

Case Update: Presiding Officer of the Labour Department can still exercise power to inquire even if withdrawal of the complaint had been made

oosai Pandian Gunasekaran & 47 Ors v. AJN Energy (M) Sdn Bhd Civil Appeal No.:C-04(A)-82-03/2021 | Court of Appeal

Feb 15 2023 |

case updates

Case Update: Employee that enters into negotiations for severance and agrees to the terms cannot then claim for wrongful dismissal

Matrix Global Education Sdn Bhd v Felix Lee Eng Boon [2023] 2 CLJ 34 | Court of Appeal

Jan 31 2023 |

case updates

Case Update: Illegitimate Child entitled to inheritance from parent who died intestate

Tan Kah Fatt & Anor v Tan Ying Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-82-10/2019 | Federal Court

Jan 13 2023 |

case updates

Case Update: Court of Appeal awards reasonable and appropriate loss of profits in wrongful disconnection of electricity case

Karun Klasik Sdn Bhd v Tenaga Nasional Berhad Civil Appeal No. W-02(IM)(NCC)-09-05/2020|Court of Appeal

Dec 29 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Unreasonable to hold that routine residential construction works are subject to non-delegable duty

Hemraj & Co Sdn Bhd v Tenaga Nasional Berhad Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-65-11/2021(W)| Federal Court

Dec 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Pleadings and Documents filed in court proceedings are shielded by absolute privilege from Defamation

Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites Sdn Bhd v Chang Yoke Yee & Anor Civil Appeal No. A-02(NCVC)(W)-1771-11/2020 | Court of Appeal

Nov 30 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Landmark High Court case in relation to an alleged defamatory statement over iMessage

Pushparajan A/L R. Thachanamoorthy v Chin Wai Yee  ​​​​​​​Civil Case No. WA-23CY-36-08/2017 | High Court

Nov 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Court’s jurisdiction limited to identifying whether there is prima facie existence of an Arbitration Agreement

Cockett Marine Oil (Asia) Pte Ltd v MISC Berhad Civil Appeal No. W-02(IM)(ADM)-251-02/2021 | Court of Appeal

Oct 31 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Malaysian Apex Court answers important aspect of the law on vicarious liability

GMP Kaisar Security (M) Sdn Bhd v Mohamad Amirul Amin Bin Mohamed Amir Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-44-07/2021(P) | Federal Court

Oct 14 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Malaysian Apex Court sets strong precedent for trade union movement

Ismail Nasaruddin Abdul Wahab v. Malaysian Airline System Bhd [2022] MLRAU 230 | Federal Court

Sep 30 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Not the role of the Courts to improve the terms of a document as contracts are to be interpreted objectively

555 Film Sdn Bhd & Ors v Adamancy Construction Sdn Bhd Originating Summon No. WA-24NCC-28-01/2022 | High Court

Sep 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: High Court has discretion to make other orders as the Court thinks fit in a Winding-Up Petition

Prolink Marketing Sdn Bhd v Ambank Islamic Berhad Civil Appeal No: W-02(NCC)(A)-158-01/2021 | Court of Appeal

Aug 26 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Burden is placed on Appellant to show concurrent findings were perverse to occasioned a miscarriage of justice

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Hj Abd Razak v Pendakwa Raya Criminal Appeal No:05(L)-289-12/2021(W) |Federal Court

Aug 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Inland Revenue Board does not have rights to check client’s account maintained by law firms

Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri v Bar Malaysia Civil Appeal No: 01(F)-11-09/2021(W) | Federal Court

Jul 29 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Surplus car parks in Condominium not necessarily common property

Sri Keladi Sdn. Bhd. (In Liquidation) v Bukit OUG Condominium Joint Management Body Civil Appeal No: W-02(NCvC)(W)-2214-11/2019 | Court of Appeal

Jul 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Costs can be ordered against a non-party in Winding-Up proceedings provided warning given in advance

Twin Faber Sdn Bhd v Ng Cheng Keng Appeal No: W-02(A)-1346-07/2021 | Court of Appeal

Jun 30 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Industrial court is the proper forum to decide on sovereign immunity

The United States of America v. Menteri Sumber Manusia & Ors. Civil Appeal No: 01(f)-18-10/2021(W)| Federal Court

Jun 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Pertinent Federal Court decision on the number of notice of appeals filed against a decision arising from more than one appeals or applications heard together

Khairy Jamaluddin v Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim [2022] 1 LNS 1072 | Federal Court

May 31 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Banks assessing a presentation under a letter of credit is only obliged to examine whether the documents appear to be compliant on the face of it

Malayan Banking Berhad v Punjab National Bank Civil Appeal No: 02(f)-75-11/2020(w) | Federal Court

May 17 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court rules political parties cannot sue individuals for defamation

Lim Lip Eng v Ong Ka Chuan (as a public officer of a society registered as Malaysian Chinese Association) [2022] 1 LNS 763 | Federal Court

Apr 29 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Oral resemblance between registered trademark insufficient alone to amount to infringement

Skyworld Holdings Sdn. Bhd. & Others v. Skyworld Development Sdn. Bhd. & Anor Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-50-09/2020(w) | Federal Court

Apr 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Liquidators must ensure compliance with listing requirements while Company remains listed

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad v Mohd Afrizan Bin Husain [2022] 1 LNS 487 | Federal Court

Mar 31 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: No unilateral imposition of a blanket refusal to entertain claims arising from EOT in a Contract for Design and Build Contract PWD Form

PSI Incontrol Sdn Bhd v. IRCON International Limited Civil Appeal No: W-02(NCvC)(W)-2168-11/2019 | Court of Appeal

Mar 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Fresh action is necessary if the relief sought in the same proceedings was not a mere enforcement of the agreed terms in a consent order

Mega Palm Sdn Bhd & Anor v Hun Tee Siang & Ors Civil Appeal No: W-02(IM)(NCvC)-1557-08/2021 | Court of Appeal

Feb 28 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Significant Federal Court decision placing clear emphasis on the demarcation of jurisdiction between the Civil and Shariah courts

SIS Forum (Malaysia) v Kerajaan Negeri Selangor BKA-1-01/2021(W) | Federal Court

Feb 15 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Minister empowered to regulate and prohibit conditions and terms of any contract between licensed housing developer and purchaser

Bludream City Development Sdn Bhd v. Kong Thye & Ors and Other Appeals [2022] CLJ JT (2)| Court of Appeal

Jan 31 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Ineptitude and any assertion of breach of contract does not equal to being dishonest and a cheat

Al Maarif Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd v Nur Farhana Binti Yeop Hussin & Anor heard together with Al Maarif Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd v Nadiyah Binti Adnan Civil Suit No. AA-23CY-1-11/2018 | High Court

Jan 14 2022 |

case updates

Case Update: Disconnection of Electricity Supply due to Meter Tampering – Not an absolute right for TNB

Tenaga Nasional Berhad v Chew Thai Kay and Anor Civil Appeal No. A-02(i)-28-07/2020(A) | Federal Court

Dec 31 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Onus to rebut claim of not being gainfully employed after dismissal placed on former employer

Savithri a/p Vello v Eversendai Constructions (M) Sdn. Bhd. & Anor Judicial Review Application No.:AA-25-18-09/2020 | High Court

Dec 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Judicial sale conducted pursuant to an order of Court does not create a contract with successful bidder

Ambank (M) Berhad v AIM Edition Sdn Bhd Civil Appeal No: 02(f)-33-07/2020(B)| Federal Court

Nov 30 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Landmark case on citizenship for abandoned new born children in Malaysia

CCH & Anor v Pendaftar Besar bagi Kelahiran dan Kematian, Malaysia Civil Appeal No: 01(f)-35-11/2020(W)| Federal Court

Nov 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Agreement that merely refers to initial contract containing arbitration clause deemed insufficient for a stay as purpose of settlement agreement would be defeated

China State Construction Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd v Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd Civil Suit No: JA-22NCvC-190-12/2020| High Court

Oct 29 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Registrar does not have the power to make any order that would have the effect of disposing with finality an appeal from the Subordinate Court to the High Court

arsem (M) Sdn Bhd v Fatimah Binti Noordin Civil Appeal No: AA – 12ANCVC-2-01/2021 | High Court

Sep 30 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Seat of Arbitration grants relevant court exclusive supervisory jurisdiction in domestic arbitration.

Masenang Sdn Bhd v Sabanilam Enterprise Sdn Bhd Civil Appeal No.: 02(i)-20-03/2020(S) | Federal Court

Sep 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Liability of judgment debtors under a court judgment would in effect be joint and several unless judgment expressly states otherwise

Lembaga Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja v Edwin Cassian Nagappan [2021] 7 CLJ 823 | Federal Court

Aug 30 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Contractual terms may be incorporated into an agreement by virtue of a web-link

Open Country Dairy Ltd v Able Food Sdn Bhd [2021] 7 CLJ 716, Court of Appeal

Aug 16 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: The courts ought not to be too quick to assume illegality or invalidity of contracts when dealing with statues regulating commercial transactions

Maple Almagamated Sdn Bhd & Anor v Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-54-09/2020(A), Federal Court

Jul 30 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court upholds that local authorities cannot tax new holdings by way of amendments to a Valuation List

Majlis Daerah Hulu Selangor v United Plantations Berhad [2021] MLJU 1205, Federal Court

Jul 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Company does not have power to suspend its directors

Dato’ Shun Leong Kwong & Anor v Menang Corporation (M) Bhd & Ors [2021] MLJU 870, High Court

Jul 01 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court upholds that celebrities may sue for passing off for use of own name

Mohammad Hafiz bin Hamidun v. Kamdar Sdn Berhad [2021] MLJU 816, Federal Court

Jun 14 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court confirms that illegitimate child cannot be a citizen of Malaysia by operation of law

CTEB & Anor v Ketua Pengarah Pendaftaran Negara, Malaysia & Ors [2021] MLJU 886, Federal Court

Jun 01 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: High Court confirms that leave to proceed with legal proceedings against a company under scheme of arrangement order will only be allowed under exceptional circumstances

Top Builders Capital Bhd, Ikhmas Jaya Sdn Bhd and Ikhmas Equipment Sdn Bhd Suit No.WA-24NCC-608-12/2020, High Court

May 17 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Industrial Court confirms that a dismissal can only occur once an employee starts employment

Mohammad Ulfa bin Usamah v Allegis Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd Award No. 784 of 2021, 19 April 2021, Industrial Court

Apr 30 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Participation in trade union will not grant immunity from disciplinary action if conduct amounts to breach of express and/or implied terms of employment

Malaysian Airline System Bhd v Ismail Nasaruddin bin Abdul Wahab [2021] MLJU 565, Court of Appeal

Apr 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Court of Appeal rules that the Courts will be slow to interfere with the act or decision of the liquidator

Sunrise Megaway Sdn Bhd (dalam penggulungan) v Kathryn Ma Wai Fong [2021] MLJU 368, Court of Appeal

Mar 30 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court rules that aggravated damages can be awarded for death in police custody

Koperal Zainal Bin Mohd Ali & Ors v Selvi A/P Narayan & Anor Civil Appeal No 01(f)-2- 01/2018(W), Federal Court

Mar 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court rules proof of posting is not a conclusive proof of service of writ by way of AR Registered post

Goh Teng Whoo and Tan Hwa Cheng v Ample Objectives Sdn Bhd Civil Appeal No 02(i)-35-04/2019(W), Federal Court

Feb 26 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court declares a woman born to a Muslim father and Buddhist mother as non-Muslim

Rosliza Ibrahim v Kerajaan Negeri Selangor & Anor [2021] 1 LNS 30, Federal Court

Feb 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court fulfils Housing Development (Control And Licensing) Act 1966’s social legislation's purpose

PJD Regency Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor and other appeals [2021] MLJU 41, Federal Court

Jan 30 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court negates the existence of the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Federal Constitution.

Maria Chin Abdullah v Ketua Pengarah Imigresen & Anor [2021] MLJU 12, Federal Court

Jan 15 2021 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court rules termination clause in a contract ought to be construed strictly

Catajaya Sdn Bhd v Shoppoint Sdn Bhd and Ors [2020] 1 LNS 2037, Federal Court

Dec 30 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court rules former top judges’ decisions saved by “de facto doctrine”

Yong Tshu Khin & Anor v Dahan Cipta Sdn Bhd & Anor and other appeals [2020] MLJU 1983, Federal Court

Dec 15 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Restraining Order under a Scheme of Arrangement can be applied ex parte

Mansion Properties Sdn Bhd v Sham Chin Yen & Ors [2020] MLJU 1969, Federal Court

Nov 30 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Steps to declare Malay Reservation land as a Malay Holding

Bebe Sakimah bt Mohd Asrof v Pendaftar Hakmilik Negeri [2020] MLJU 1747, High Court

Nov 13 2020 |

case updates

Prosecution against director of company at Syariah Court

ZI Publications Sdn Bhd & Anor v Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor & Ors [2020] 9 CLJ 774, Court of Appeal

Oct 30 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Whether a Management Corporation may enact and pass House Rules to prohibit the owners of the commercial service suites from commercial usage?

Innab Salil & Ors v Verve Suites Mont Kiara Management Corporation [2020] MLJU 1563, Federal Court

Oct 15 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Pilot dismissed for calling in sick last minute

Ahmad Zil Syamil bin Sukhairi v Malaysia Airlines Berhad Award No 1477 of 2020, Industrial Court

Sep 30 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Are All Matters Required to be Particularised in a Notice/Agenda of a Board of Director's Meeting?

Rozilawati Binti Haji Basir v Nationwide Express Holdings Berhad v 4 Others 2020 MLJU 1198, High Court

Sep 17 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Industrial Court awarded MYR1.8 million to former CEO for being unfairly dismissed

Shaharuddin bin Zainuddin v Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad Award No 1249 of 2020, Industrial Court

Aug 28 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: High Court sets out the guiding principles for the application of fraudulent trading

Tetuan Sulaiman & Taye v Wong Poh Kun & Anor (Suit No: WA-22NCC-364-08/2018), High Court

Aug 14 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Whether embassy immune from jurisdiction of Industrial Court?

The United States of America v Menteri Sumber Manusia Malaysia & Ors [2020] 7 CLJ 210, High Court

Jul 30 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court recognises the doctrine of secret trust in Malaysia

Chin Jhin Thien & Anor v Chin Huat Yean @ Chin Chun Yean & Anor [2020] 1 LNS 662, Federal Court

Jul 15 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court Distinguishes Fixed Term Contract and Permanent Employee

Ahmad Zahri Mirza Abdul Hamid v AIMS Cyberjaya Sdn Bhd [2020] 1 LNS 494, Federal Court

Jul 03 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Sums due to Management Corporation are Unsecured Debts in the Insolvency Field

Dubon Berhad (in liquidation) v Wisma Cosway Management Corporation [2020] 1 LNS 503, Federal Court

May 15 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Questions posed to the court in the style of ‘Hardtalk’ is not the courteous approach to address the Bench

Majlis Peguam Malaysia v Norsiah Ali [2020] 4 CLJ 149, Court of Appeal

Apr 30 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court decides on the right to monies in debtor's account

Sabah Development Bank Berhad v Petron Oil (M) Sdn Bhd [2020] 2 MLRA 403, Federal Court

Apr 15 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Can settlement agreement be deemed as constructive trust?

Abdul Razak Jundar Khan & Ors v Mustapha Mohammed & Ors [2020] 2 CLJ 769, Court of Appeal

Mar 31 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Illegitimate Muslim's child cannot bear father's name

Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara & 2 Ors v Seorang Kanak-kanak & 2 Ors Civil Appeal No: 01(f)-43-09/2017(W), Federal Court

Mar 13 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court recapitulate principles of law in proceedings against a liquidator in his personal capacity

Tee Siew Kai v Machang Indah Development Sdn Bhd Civil Appeal No 02(i)-50-072018(P), Federal Court

Feb 28 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court decides on issue of solvency of a debtor to annul his Receiving Order and an Adjudication Order

Affin Bank Berhad v Abu Bakar bin Ismail Civil Appeal No: 03(f)-05-10/2017(W), Federal Court

Feb 14 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Whether limitation period begins to run following failure to make payment of loan instalments or upon failure to comply with statutory demand in Form 16D

CIMB Bank v Sivadevi Sivalingam [2020] 2 CLJ 151, Federal Court

Jan 31 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Removal of directors under Companies Act 2016

Low Thiam Hoe & Anor v Sri Serdang Sdn Bhd & Ors (Originating Summons No WA-24NCC-459-08/2019), High Court

Jan 15 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Right of landlord to charge double rent from tenant

Rohasassets Sdn Bhd v Weatherford (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor [2019] 1 LNS 1783, Federal Court

Jan 02 2020 |

case updates

Case Update: Subsidiary or delegated legislation ought not to override and infringe the parent Act

Pihak Berkuasa Tatatertib Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Prai & Anor v Muziadi Mukhtar [2020] 1 CLJ 1, Federal Court

Dec 13 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court rules housing controller has no power to grant extension of time to developers

Ang Ming Lee & 34 Ors v Menteri Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan & Kerajaan Tempatan & Anor [2019] MLJU 1346, Federal Court

Nov 29 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court allows action of tort of misfeasance in public office against former Prime Minister

Tony Pua Kiam Wee v Government of Malaysia & Datuk Seri Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak Civil Appeal No: 01(i)-44-11/2018(W), Federal Court

Nov 15 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court allowed habeas corpus application of a drug trafficking suspect

Jayaganesan Ramakrishnan v Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Ors [2019] 9 CLJ 725, Federal Court

Oct 31 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court confirms CIPAA 2012 is to be applied prospectively

Jack-In Pile (M) Sdn Bhd v Bauer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Civil Appeal No.:02(f)-58-07/2018(B), Federal Court

Oct 22 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court decided to close the floodgates on a never-ending litigation

Ann Joo Steel Bhd v Pengarah Tanah dan Galian Negeri Pulau Pinang & Anor and Another Appeal [2019] 9 CLJ 153, Federal Court

Sep 30 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Court of Appeal confirms calculation of vacant possession period after signing SPA

GJH Avenue Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah, Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan and 2 Ors. Civil Appeal No M-01(A)-388-10/2017, Court of Appeal

Sep 13 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: The first High Court decision on the doctrine of universal succession in Malaysia

United Renewable Energy Co Ltd v TS Solartech Sdn Bhd Originating Summons No WA-24NCC-234-05/2019, High Court

Sep 03 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court reversed its landmark ruling in SKB Shutters case on the validity of dependent claim related to patent infringement

Merck Sharp & Dohme Group and Merck Sharp & Dohme (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd v Hovid Berhad Civil Appeal No 02(f)-53-07/2018(W), Federal Court

Aug 15 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court decides on disputes pertaining to final claims under CIPAA.

Martego Sdn Bhd v Arkitek Meor & Chew Sdn Bhd Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-3-01/2018(W), Federal Court

Jul 31 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Court of Appeal determined the cause of action arose in a winding up matter

Waris Selesa Sdn Bhd v Tradelift Indopalm Industries Sdn Bhd & Another Appeal

Jul 15 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court Reinstated Injunction of a Non-Party to an Arbitration

Jaya Sudhir A/L Jayaram v Nautical Supreme Sdn Bhd & 2 Others Civil Appeal No 02(1)-83-09 2018 (W), Federal Court

Jun 28 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Presence of hazardous substance in products – a ground for claim for damages?

Clariant Masterbatches (M) Sdn Bhd v Prestige Dynamics Industries Sdn Bhd [2019] 5 CLJ 835, Federal Court

Jun 14 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: CEO of Company breached his fiduciary duties but not liable for MYR16 million loss

Soh Chee Gee v Syn Tai Hung Trading Sdn Bhd [2019] 2 MLJ 379, Court of Appeal

May 30 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court rules Bank Negara Malaysia’s Shariah Advisory Council's findings binding on Civil Courts

JRI Resources Sdn Bhd v Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad (President of Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia & Anor Interveners) [2019] MLJU 276, Federal Court

May 16 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Retention Sum in a Construction Contract is Not Held on Trust

SK M&E Bersekutu Sdn Bhd v Pembinaan Legenda Unggul Sdn Bhd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation) and another appeal [2019] MLJU 211, Federal Court

Apr 30 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court struck down the use of “double presumptions” in drug trafficking convictions

Alma Nudo Atenza & Orathai Prommatat v Public Prosecutor Criminal Appeal No: 05-94-05/2017(B), Federal Court

Apr 15 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: The Effect of Survivorship Clause in Joint Account

Public Bank v New Ace Digital Print Sdn Bhd & Cheah Yang Kiang [2019] 1 LNS 294, Federal Court

Mar 29 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Can the Court decide if there were defects in the pleadings?

Kondisi Utama Sdn Bhd v Baltic Agencies Pte Ltd and another appeal [2019] 1 MLJ 181, Federal Court

Mar 15 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: The First Decision in Malaysia on Judicial Management Order

Leadmont Development Sdn Bhd v Infra Segi Sdn Bhd and another appeal [2018] MLJU 1320, High Court

Feb 28 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Winding Up Notice can be issued based on a mere Adjudication Decision

Likas Bay Precint Sdn Bhd v Bina Puri Sdn Bhd Civil Appeal No S-02(NCVC) (A)-1361-07/2017, Court of Appeal

Feb 15 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Federal Court shifted the position of liquidated damages in Malaysia

Cubic Electronics Sdn Bhd (in liquidation) v Mars Telecommunications Sdn Bhd Appeal No 02(f) - 64 - 09 2016 (W)

Jan 30 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: The control of transfer of estate land

Gula Perak Bhd v Datuk Lim Sue Beng & Other Appeals [2019] 1 CLJ Federal Court 153

Jan 15 2019 |

case updates

Case Update: Leave for Bankruptcy against Guarantors under the Insolvency Act 1967 clarified by Court of Appeal

Hong Leong Bank Berhad v Ong Moon Huat [2018] 1 LNS 1612, Court of Appeal

Dec 31 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Banks can no longer hide behind exclusion clause

CIMB Bank Berhad v Anthony Lawrence Bourke and Anor [2018] 1 LNS 1887, Federal Court

Dec 14 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Whether partnership can be deemed as "unregistered company" under Companies Act 1965

TRA Mining (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd v Thien Hong Teck & Ors and Another Appeal [2018] 10 CLJ 438, Federal Court

Nov 30 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Whether the filing of motion amounts to breach of statutory duties of the Malaysian Bar

Tan Sri Dr Muhammad Shafee Abdullah v Tommy Thomas & Ors [2018] CLJ JT(5), Court of Appeal

Nov 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: The effect of foreign entity in determining the law governing the arbitration agreement

Tan Sri Dato' Vincent Tan Chee Yioun & Anor v Jan De Nul (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd & Anor and Another Appeal [2018] 1 LNS 1613, Federal Court

Oct 31 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: The validity of Tenancy Agreement in contravention of the land’s express condition

CME Group Berhad v Bellajade Sdn Bhd & Another Appeal [2018] 1 LNS 1372, Federal Court

Oct 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: When are legal proceedings rendered as academic

Bar Council Malaysia v Tun Dato' Seri Arifin bin Zakaria & Ors and Another Appeal; Persatuan Peguam-Peguam Muslim Malaysia (Intervener) [2018] 5 MLRA 345, Federal Court

Sep 28 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: True construction of section 8 of the Internal Security Act 1960

Pengusaha, Tempat Tahanan Perlindungan Kamunting, Taiping and 2 Others v Badrul Zaman Bin P.S Md Zakariah [2018] 5 AMR 733, Federal Court

Sep 14 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Liability on the Basis of dishonesty

CIMB Bank Bhd v Sebang Gemilang Sdn Bhd & Anor [2018] 5 CLJ 129, Federal Court

Aug 30 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: The Principle of solicitor-client privilege

Bar Malaysia v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri  [2018] 3 AMR 439, High Court 

Aug 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Whether notice of refusal of entry into Sabah is a breach of fundamental liberties

Ambiga a/p Sreenevasan v Director of Immigration, Sabah, Noor Alam Khan bin A Wahid Khan & 3 Ors [2018] 4 AMR 525, Court of Appeal

Jul 30 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Appellate jurisdiction of the High Court for Trade Mark disputes

Merck KGaA v Leno Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd; Registrar of Trade Marks (Interested Party) [2018] 6 CLJ 167, Federal Court

Jul 13 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Defamation over notice on newspaper

Yokomasu Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v Chor Tse Min [2017] AMEJ 1548, Court of Appeal

Jun 29 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Rule in Turquand's case

Kang Hai Holdings Sdn Bhd & Anor v Lee Lai Ban [2018] 2 CLJ 550, Federal Court

Jun 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Purchasers' right of hearing against developer

Menteri Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan and Another v Ang Ming Lee & 34 Others and 4 Other Appeals Civil Appeal Nos. W-01(A)-80-03/2017, W-01(A)-81-03/2017, W-01(A)-86-03/2017, W-01(A)-400-03/2017 & W-01(A)-451-03/2017, Court of Appeal

May 30 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Bolam test or Rogers v Whitaker test

Dr Hari Krishnan & Anor v Megat Noor Ishak Megat Ibrahim & Anor And Another Appeal [2018] 3 CLJ 427, Federal Court

May 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Service charge should be included in calculation of wages in retirement benefits

National Union of Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Workers Peninsular Malaysia & Anor v Mahsyur Mutiara Sdn Bhd (Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort) [2018] 1 ILR 241, Court of Appeal

Apr 30 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: The effect of survivorship clause on joint account

New Ace Digital Print Sdn Bhd & Anor v Public Bank Bhd [2017] 9 CLJ 439, Court of Appeal

Apr 13 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Non-delegable duty of care in Woodland

Dr Kok Choong Seng & Anor v Soo Cheng Lin & Another Appeal [2017] 10 CLJ 529, Federal Court

Mar 30 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Absence during hearing due to poor health, illness and incapacity

Attorney General of Malaysia v Dato’ See Teow Chuan & Ors [2018] 3 CLJ 283, Federal Court

Mar 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: The effect of negative pledge in banking facility agreement under Remission Order

Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd v Pemungut Duti Setem [2017] 10 CLJ 66, Court of Appeal

Feb 28 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Conversion of children's religion to Islam without consent

Indira Gandhi Mutho v Pengarah Jabatan Agama Islam Perak & Ors [Civil Appeal No.01(f)-6-03/2017(W)], Federal Court

Feb 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Abuse of court process for seditious matters

Kerajaan Malaysia v Mat Shuhaimi bin Shafiei [2018] 1 AMR 837, Federal Court

Jan 30 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: The doctrine of prospective overruling

Ling Peek Hoe & Anor v Ding Siew Ching & Another Appeal [2017] 7 CLJ 641, Federal Court

Jan 15 2018 |

case updates

Case Update: Joint Venture Agreement between developers and land owners

Summer Harvest Sdn Bhd v Michael Chang Tze Chon (suing as executor for the estate of Chan Chow Kong @ Chan Chau Ko, deceased) & Ors [2017] 5 MLJ 77, Court of Appeal

Dec 15 2017 |

case updates

Case Update: Retirement age of 55 or 70 years?

Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd & Ors v See Teow Koon & Another Appeal [2017] 8 CLJ 667, Court of Appeal

Dec 14 2017 |

case updates

Case Update: Refusal to acknowledge child as son

G Balan Govindasamy v Lee Moi Moi & Ors and Another Appeal [2017] 8 CLJ 530, Court of Appeal

Nov 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2017: Part 2

Lee Lai Cheng (suing as the next friend of Lim Chee Zheng and herself) v Lim Hooi Teik [2017] 10 MLJ 331, High Court

Nov 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2017: Part 1

Usima Sdn Bhd v Lee Hor Fong [2017] MLJU 1306, Federal Court

Oct 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2017: Part 2

CIMB Bank Bhd v AmBank (M) Bhd & Ors [2017] 9 CLJ 145, Federal Court

Oct 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2017: Part 1

Ramesh s/o Krishnan v AXA Life Insurance Singapore Ltd [2016] SGCA 47, Court of Appeal

Sep 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2017: Part 2

Malaysia Airlines Bhd (according to Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Administration) Act 2015) v Tan Wei Hong (a child suing through his guardian ad litem and next friend, Chuang Yin E) & Ors [2017] 2 MLJ 507, Court of Appeal

Sep 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2017: Part 1

The President of Majlis Perbandaran Tawau v Amiruddin bin Rasake & 245 Ors and another appeal [2017] 3 MLJ 778, Court of Appeal

Aug 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, August 2017: Part 2

Everest Point Sdn Bhd & Anor v Lim Peck Sim & Ors [2017] 7 CLJ 401, Federal Court

Aug 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, August 2017: Part 1

A Child & 2 lagi v Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara & 2 lagi [Civil Appeal No. W-01(A)-365-09/2016], Court of Appeal

Jul 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, July 2017: Part 2

Pua Kiam Wee v Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Malaysia & Another [Rayuan Sivil No. W-01-(IM)-352-09/2016], Court of Appeal

Jul 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, July 2017: Part 1

Anthony Lawrence Bourke & Another v CIMB Bank Berhad [Rayuan Sivil No. W-02-(NCC)(W)-1345-07/2016], Court of Appeal

Jun 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, June 2017: Part 2

Chan Kay Siew & Ors v Choo Ban Hong & Anor [2017] 6 CLJ 22, Court of Appeal

Jun 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, June 2017: Part 1

Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad & Ors v Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Hj Abdul Razak [2017] 9 MLJ 1, High Court

May 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, May 2017: Part 2

Semenyih Jaya Sdn Bhd v Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Hulu Langat & Another Case [2017] 5 CLJ 1, Federal Court

May 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, May 2017: Part 1

Yeoh Tai Chuan & Anor v Tan Chong Kean [2016] 4 MLJ 769, Court of Appeal

Apr 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, April 2017: Part 2

PP v Gan Boon Aun [2017] 4 CLJ 41, Federal Court

Apr 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, April 2017: Part 1

Samsuri Baharuddin & Ors v Mohamed Azahari Matiasin & Another Appeal [2017] 3 CLJ 287, Federal Court

Mar 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, March 2017: Part 2

Ulimas Sdn Bhd v Hi-Summit Construction Sdn Bhd & Other Appeals [2017] 2 CLJ 636, Federal Court

Mar 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, March 2017: Part 1

Philip Bell Booth & Anor v Navaratnam Narayanan [2016] 9 CLJ 37, Court of Appeal

Feb 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, February 2017: Part 2

Gideon Tan v Tey Por Yee and another appeal [2017] 1 MLJ 352, Court of Appeal

Feb 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, February 2017: Part 1

Jamaludin bin Jaafar v Affin Bank Bhd and another appeal [2016] 12 MLJ 88, Court of Appeal

Jan 15 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, January 2017: Part 2

Percetakan Kolombong Ria Sdn Bhd v Wawasan Iktisas Sdn Bhd [2016] 6 MLJ 584, Court of Appeal

Jan 14 2017 |

case updates

ZRp Update, January 2017: Part 1

Mat Suhaimi bin Shafiei v Kerajaan Malaysia [2016] MLJU 1041, Court of Appeal

Dec 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, December 2016: Part 2

Mak Siew Wei v Dato Dr Norbik Bashah bin Idris &Ors [2016] 11 MLJ 772, High Court

Dec 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, December 2016: Part 1

Majlis Peguam v Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Shafee Abdullah [2016] 5 MLJ 572, Federal Court

Nov 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2016: Part 2

Messrs Tai Choi Yu & Co, Advocates v The Court of Appeal & Ors [2016] 7 CLJ 750, High Court, Sabah & Sarawak

Nov 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2016: Part 1

Bar Council Malaysia and Wee Thiam Seng v Judy Blacious s/o A F Pereira [Civil Appeal No. W-02(W)-720-05/2015], Court of Appeal

Oct 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2016: Part 2

Pendaftar Hakmilik, Pejabat Pendaftaran Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur dan Kerajaan Malaysia v Poh Yang Hong [Civil Appeal No.01(f)-59-12/2015(W)], Federal Court

Oct 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2016: Part 1

Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Selangor (Perbadanan) v Perbadanan Riadah Sdn Bhd and another appeal [2016] 4 MLJ 723, Court of Appeal

Sep 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2016: Part 2

Petronas Dagangan Bhd v Karamunting Development Sdn Bhd [2016] 5 CLJ 56, Court of Appeal

Sep 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2016: Part 1

Government of India v Petrocon India Ltd [2016] 3 MLJ 435, Federal Court

Sep 01 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, August 2016: Part 2

Kerajaan Malaysia v Ambiga Sreenevasan & 14 others [Civil Appeal No. W-01(NCVC)(W)-48-02/2015], Court of Appeal

Aug 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, August 2016: Part 1

RHB Bank Bhd v Mogana Sunthari Subramaniam [2016] 4 CLJ 541, Court of Appeal

Jul 29 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, July 2016: Part 2

Lucy Wong Nyuk King & Anor v Hwang Mee Hiong [2016] 4 CLJ 813, Federal Court

Jul 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, July 2016: Part 1

Tan Ah Hong v CTOS Data System Sdn Bhd [2016] 1 LNS 90, Court of Appeal

Jun 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, June 2016: Part 2

Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad v Dato' Sri Diraja Haji Adnan bin Haji Yaakob [Rayuan Sivil No: W-02(IM)(NCVC) - 1396-08/2015], Court of Appeal

Jun 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, June 2016: Part 1

Mohd Ridzwan bin Abdul Razak v Asmah Binti Hj Mohd Nor [Civil Appeal No: 01(f) 13 06/2013 (W)], Federal Court

May 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, May 2016: Part 2

Bar Malaysia v Index Continent Sdn Bhd [2016] 2 CLJ 545, Federal Court

May 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, May 2016: Part 1

SPM Membrane Switch Sdn Bhd v Kerajaan Negeri Selangor [2016] 1 CLJ 177, Federal Court

Apr 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, April 2016: Part 2

McCann v Halpin & another [2016] IESC 11, Supreme Court of Ireland

Apr 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, April 2016: Part 1

Hong Leong Finance Bhd v Low Thiam Hoe and another appeal [2016] 1 MLJ 301, Federal Court

Mar 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, March 2016: Part 2

Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan v Victoria Jayaseele Martin [2016] 1 LNS 131, Federal Court

Mar 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, March 2016: Part 1

HT S.R.L v Wee Shuo Woon [2016] SGHC 15, High Court

Feb 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, February 2016: Part 2

Suruhanjaya Sekuriti v Datuk Ishak Bin Ismail [Rayuan Sivil No: 02-21-04/2012], Federal Court

Feb 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, February 2016: Part 1

Merong Mahawangsa Sdn Bhd & Anor v Dato Shazryl Eskay bin Abdullah [2015] 5 MLJ 619, Federal Court

Jan 15 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, January 2016: Part 2

Samuel Naik Siang Ting v Public Bank Bhd [2015] 6 MLJ 10, Federal Court

Jan 14 2016 |

case updates

ZRp Update, January 2016: Part 1

Portcullis Trustnet (Singapore) Pte Ltd & Ors v Cardiff Ltd & Anor [2015] 6 CLJ 10, Court of Appeal

Dec 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2015: Part 2

Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd v Hing Nyit Enterprise Sdn Bhd [2015] 8 CLJ 728, High Court

Dec 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, December 2015: Part 1

Yeoh Eng Kong v Goh Bak Ming & Ors [2015] 7 CLJ 138, High Court

Nov 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2015: Part 1

Low Chin Meng v CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd [2015] 5 CLJ 324, Court of Appeal

Oct 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2015: Part 2

Mudajaya Corporation Bhd v Leighton Contractors (M) Sdn Bhd [2015] 5 CLJ 848, High Court

Oct 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2015: Part 1

Geh Thuan Hooi v Serene Lim Paik Yan & Ors [2015] 6 CLJ 246, High Court

Sep 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2015: Part 2

Sinnaiyah & Sons Sdn Bhd v Damai Setia Sdn Bhd [2015] 7 CLJ 584, Federal Court

Sep 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2015: Part 1

Tenaga Nasional Bhd v Dunia Raya Enterprise Sdn Bhd [2015] 6 CLJ 751, Court of Appeal

Aug 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, August 2015: Part 2

Lynawati Binti Abdullah v Abang Sukori bin Abang Haji Gobil and Native Court of Appeal [Civil Appeal No. Q-01-203-05/2013] Court of Appeal, Sabah and Sarawak

Aug 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, August 2015: Part 1

UDA Holdings Bhd v. Bisraya Construction Sdn Bhd & Anor and Another Case [2015] 5 CLJ 527, High Court

Jul 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, July 2015: Part 2

Unilever (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd v So Lai & Anor [2015] 3 CLJ 900, Federal Court

Jul 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, July 2015: Part 1

Mohd Ridzwan Abdul Razak v Asmah Hj Mohd Nor [2015] 4 CLJ 295, Court of Appeal

Jun 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, June 2015: Part 2

Sebiro Holdings Sdn Bhd v Bhag Singh & Anor [2015] 4 CLJ 209, Court of Appeal, Kuching

Jun 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, June 2015: Part 1

Rutinin Suhaimin v PP [2015] 3 CLJ 838, High Court Sabah & Sarawak, Kota Kinabalu

May 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, May 2015: Part 2

CKR Contract Services Pte Ltd v Asplenium Land Pte Ltd and another appeal [2015] SGCA 24, Court of Appeal, Singapore

May 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, May 2015: Part 1

In Re Chen Jie; Petitioner [2015] CLJ JT (5), High Court Sabah & Sarawak, Kuching

Apr 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, April 2015: Part 2

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and others v Celestial Nutrifoods Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2015] SGCA 20, Court of Appeal, Singapore

Apr 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, April 2015: Part 1

Au Kean Hoe v Persatuan Penduduk DVilla Equestrian Civil Appeal No.: 02(f)-50-08/2013(B), Federal Court

Mar 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, March 2015: Part 2

Airasia Bhd v Rafizah Shima Mohamed Aris [2015] 2 CLJ 510, Court of Appeal

Mar 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, March 2015: Part 1

Gurbachan Singh Bagawan Singh & Ors v Vellasamy Pennusamy & Other Appeals [2015] 1 CLJ 719, Federal Court

Feb 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, February 2015: Part 2

Bonifac Lobo Robert V Lobo v Wong Wooi Meng [2015] 1 CLJ 544, High Court Malaya, Shah Alam

Feb 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, February 2015: Part 1

Dato Ibrahim Ali v Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim [2015] 1 CLJ 176, Court of Appeal

Jan 15 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, January 2015: Part 2

Watermech Engineering Sdn Bhd & Anor v Novaviro Technology Sdn Bhd [2014] 9 CLJ 791, Court of Appeal

Jan 14 2015 |

case updates

ZRp Update, January 2015: Part 1

Index Continent Sdn Bhd v Bar Malaysia [2013] 9 CLJ 433, Court of Appeal

Dec 15 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, December 2014: Part 2

Francis a/l Augustine Pereira v Dataran Mantin Sdn Bhd & Ors and other appeals [2014] 6 MLJ 56, Federal Court

Dec 14 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, December 2014: Part 1

Vision Cast Sdn Bhd & Anor v Dynacast (Melaka) Sdn Bhd & Ors [2014] 8 CLJ 884, Court of Appeal

Nov 15 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2014: Part 2

Pauline Chai Siew Phin v Khoo Kay Peng [2014] 8 CLJ 571, Court of Appeal

Nov 14 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, November 2014: Part 1

Harianto Effendy Zakaria & Ors v Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor [2014] 6 MLRA 85, Federal Court, Putrajaya

Oct 15 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2014: Part 2

Industrial Concrete Products Berhad v Huang Khairun Kumar & Associates [2014] 7 CLJ 52, Court of Appeal

Oct 14 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, October 2014: Part 1

Lo Ga Lung v Diong Ching Diung [2014] 4 AMR 296, Court of Appeal

Sep 15 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2014: Part 2

Mayland Lending Sdn Bhd v Rossmaizaiti bt Mohamad & anor [2014] AMEJ 0652

Sep 14 2014 |

case updates

ZRp Update, September 2014: Part 1

Datuk Seri Khalid bin Abu Bakar & 4 Ors v N. Indra a/p P. Nallathamby [Appeals No.: 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Defendants - 263-07/2013, 2nd Defendant - 278-07/2013]

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Personal Data Protection Notice

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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