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Feb 22 2021 |

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Benefitting the Beneficiaries - How Far Would a Sijil Faraid Take You in Civil Court?

In the case of Sulaiman bin Ahmad & Ors v Jemain bin Mohamed & Ors [2020] 11 MLJ 616, the High Court accepted a sijil faraid as sufficient evidence of the Plaintiffs as beneficiaries of an estate. As such the Plaintiffs had locus standi to commence an action in the civil courts against the Defendants in respect of a fraudulent transfer of land.

Feb 18 2021 |

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Mandatory Mediation Clause in a Concession Agreement: Not So Mandatory After All?

The Court of Appeal in the case of Godell Parking Sdn Bhd v Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya [2020] 6 MLJ 43 (the “Case”) decided on the applicability of what seems to be a mandatory dispute resolution for an amicable settlement clause in a Concession Agreement entered into between the parties.

Feb 05 2021 |

articles

De-Listing of a Company Following Issuance of a Winding Up Order

On 20 January 2021, the Court of Appeal made a landmark decision that a listed company must be de-listed once it has been served with a winding up order. This was ruled in the Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision to dismiss an appeal against the decision handed down by the High Court on 15 June 2020 in a suit brought by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad against Mohd Afrizan Bin Husain as liquidator for Wintoni Group Berhad.

Jan 29 2021 |

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An Electrifying (Dis)Connection: The Interpretation of Section 38(1) & (3) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990

The High Court in Big Man Management Sdn Bhd v Tenaga Nasional Bhd [2020] 11 MLJ 472 engaged with the issue of inter alia whether Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) as the licence holder for electricity supply in Malaysia can disconnect electricity supply from a premise upon allegations of meter tampering and upon the powers granted to it under section 38 of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 (ESA) once the tampering was no longer extant or has been halted or rectified.

Jan 25 2021 |

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Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 - A Social Legislation's Purpose Fulfilled

On 19.01.2021, the Federal Court of Malaya in PJD Regency Sdn Bhd and Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor and other appeals (Case No. 01(f)-29-10/2019(W)) finally resolved with clarity the long pending confusion among the public and ruled in favour of house buyers concerning the calculation of liquidated damages (“LAD”) to be paid by housing developers in the late delivery of vacant possession.

Jan 18 2021 |

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The doctrines of Res Judicata and Issue Estoppel apply to statutory adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012

T. Kuhendran, Susan Tan Shu Shuen and Noor Sumaeya Sofea Shamsudin from our Construction Dispute Resolution practice group succeeded in resisting the Employer’s (“Defendant”) application to set aside and stay an adjudication decision granted in favour of the Main Contractor (“Plaintiff”) in the sum of MYR3,642,356.58, and obtained an order to enforce the same.

Nov 12 2020 |

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Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia - Public Ruling No.7/2020: Appeal against a Tax Assessment and Application for Relief

Public Rulings are publications issued by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) which serves as a guidance to taxpayers on the interpretation of the Income Tax Act (ITA) 1967 and the IRBM’s treatment on various issues.

Nov 04 2020 |

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Applicability of Administrative Law Principles in the Context of Statutory Adjudication

In August 2020, T Kuhendran, Susan Tan Shu Shuen, and Noor Sumaeya Sofea Shamsudin from our Construction Dispute Resolution practice group have successfully obtained an order to enforce an adjudication decision granted in favour of the Main Contractor (“Plaintiff”) in the sum of MYR10,053,537.15 and resisted the Employer’s (“Defendant”) application to set aside the same.

Oct 26 2020 |

articles

In Search of the Goldilocks Threshold for Setting Aside an Arbitration Award

The Federal Court in Pancaran Prima Sdn Bhd v Iswarabena Sdn Bhd [2020] MLJU 1273 engaged with the issue of inter alia whether the threshold under section 37 of the Arbitration Act 2005 is very low and whether the arbitrator who applies his own knowledge and expertise in the construction industry to a fact in issue can be in breach of the rules of natural justice.

Oct 23 2020 |

articles

Consequential Order by the Court: Not so Functus Officio?

In August 2020, the Federal Court was presented with series of question of law regarding the principle of functus officio which is a well-recognized principle in our legal system and has illuminated and clarified the said doctrine, its scope, exceptions and applicability vis-à-vis judgments and/or orders in the case of Stone World Sdn Bhd v Engareh (M) Sdn Bhd [2020] 2 MLJ 208

Oct 22 2020 |

articles

The application of the “plainly wrong” test by an appeal court in reversing the findings of facts by a trial court

The Federal Court took the position that rather than adopting a rigid set of rules to demarcate the boundaries of appellate intervention insofar as findings of fact are concerned, the “plainly wrong” test as decided in previous Federal Court cases should be retained as a flexible guide for appellate courts. As such, there is no necessity to have a rigid guideline to be adopted by an appellate court in the application of the “plainly wrong test” in reversing finding of facts by a trial court.

Oct 22 2020 |

articles

The Concept of Deferred Prosecution Agreements in the Landscape of Corporate Liability for Corruption in Malaysia – an Inevitable Necessity?

Deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) were introduced in the United Kingdom’s Crime and Courts Act 2013 and have been used in 8 enforcement actions ever since. DPAs have been regularly used by regulators in the US since 1992. Other countries where the DPA mechanism are available include France, Canada, Singapore and Australia. There are an increasing number of countries considering implementing a DPA regime. Given that global trend, it would be prudent for Malaysia to consider the same.

Oct 16 2020 |

articles

Setting Aside an Arbitration Award in Malaysia - Must Prejudice be Established?

In August 2020, the Federal Court of Malaysia had the opportunity of interpreting and determining the scope and legal effect of Section 37 of the Arbitration Act 2005 (“AA 2005”) in the case known as Master Mulia Sdn Bhd v Sigur Rus Sdn Bhd [2020] 1 9 CLJ 213 (“Master Mulia Case”).

Sep 15 2020 |

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

In a recent case handled by Ms. Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam from Messrs Zul Rafique & Partners, several questions of law were posed and answered by Justice Ong Chee Kwan sitting in the High Court of Kuala Lumpur. The full grounds of decision may now be found at Rozilawati Binti Haji Basir v Nationwide Express Holdings Berhad v 4 Others [2020] MLJU 1198. Ms. Idza was appearing for all the defendants in this case namely the public listed company i.e. Nationwide Express Holdings Berhad and the directors thereof at the material time to defend against the claim commenced by one Rozilawati Binti Haji Basir who was once a Managing Director and a director of the 1st Defendant.

Aug 14 2020 |

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Article - To Will or Not To Will

Life is uncertain. Planning for the inevitable by listing/recording your wishes will not only give you peace of mind as it ensures the ones you love are provided for upon your demise, it will also avoid the lengthy and often painful process that your loved ones will go through to have your assets administered if no will was prepared.

Jul 07 2020 |

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Article: Registration and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Malaysia: Which Do You Register – The Entire Award or Just The ‘Dispositive’ Portion of The Award?

In March 2020, the Federal Court in the case of Siemens Industry Software Gmbh & Co Kg (Germany) (formerly known as Innotec Gmbh) v Jacob and Toralf Consulting Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Innotec Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd) (Malaysia) & Ors [2020] MLJU 363 (the ‘Case’) decided on whether, in an application for registration and enforcement of an arbitral award under section 38 of the Arbitration Act 2005 as a judgement of the High Court of Malaya only relates to the dispositive portions of the award and not the entire award.

Jul 01 2020 |

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Article: Fixed-Term Contracts and The Liability of Companies as A Group

Businesses operating as groups may no longer rely on the principle of ‘separate legal entity” as the Industrial Courts may lift the corporate veil to decide who is the true ‘employer’ in a claim. In this article, we examine the facts, issues and ruling in the case of Ahmad Zahri bin Mirza Abdul Hamid v AIMS Cyberjaya Sdn Bhd [2020] MLJU 595 which led to the Federal Court's judgement in lifting the corporate veil and determining the genuineness of a fixed-term contract.

Jun 15 2020 |

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Article: Who Do Experts Owe a Fiduciary Duty to? – English Court Restrains Expert from Acting in Arbitration Due to Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Conflict of Interest

On 3rd April 2020, the Technology & Construction Court in the case of A Company v X, Y and Z [2020] EWHC 809 (TCC) decided to continue an injunction to restrain the Defendant i.e. a global consultancy group, from acting as expert witnesses in arbitration proceedings against the Claimant. This article discusses the facts, issues and judgment of the case.

Jun 15 2020 |

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Article: A Tale of Two Forums - Can an Arbitration Agreement Be Subordinated to a Judgment in Default Obtained in Court Proceedings

Imagine waking up one day in receipt of a judgment in default while having an ongoing dispute concerning the performance of a contract. Imagine further that the contract contains a valid arbitration agreement which was never resorted to. Should the Judgment in Default be upheld as no appearance was ever entered? Should the Judgment in Default be set aside as it should have been referred to arbitration in accordance to the contract?

Apr 15 2020 |

articles

Corporate Liability for Corruption under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009

Section 17A introduces a new statutory corporate liability offence of corruption by a commercial organisation under Malaysian law. The section deems any director, controller, officer, partner or who is concerned in the management of the affairs of a commercial organisation to be personally liable for the same offence if the commercial organisation is found liable.

Nov 21 2019 |

articles

Proposed amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967

The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill (“the Bill”) was tabled in the Malaysian Parliament for first reading on 7 October 2019 and was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on 9 October 2019.

Oct 11 2019 |

articles

Amendment to Limitation Act 1953: Limitation Period for Latent Damage

On 4 April 2018, the Malaysian Parliament passed the Limitation (Amendment) Bill 2018, which was subsequently granted the Royal Assent by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 27 April 2018. On 4 May 2018, the Bill was then gazetted into law as the Limitation (Amendment) Act 2018, and came into force on 1 September 2019

Jul 08 2019 |

articles

Shariah Advisory Council ruling binding on civil courts?

In a landmark decision with a historic nine-member panel of judges, the Federal Court in the case of JRI Resources Sdn Bhd v Kuwait Finance House (M) Bhd (President of Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia & Anor, interveners)5 held that any decision by the Central Bank of Malaysia’s (Bank Negara Malaysia) Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) on Islamic finance is constitutional and binding on civil courts. In this article, we examine the facts, issues and ruling of the case.

Jul 08 2019 |

articles

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) application in Malaysia

In this article, we aim to narrate the essentials of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) to give a better understanding of GDPR’s application in Malaysia and also an overview of what needs to be done for Malaysian businesses receiving personal data from individuals of European Union (EU) member states.

Jul 08 2019 |

articles

Exiting work WhatsApp group – A ground for dismissal?...

The introduction of instant messaging, namely WhatsApp, has changed the mode of communication in a workplace. It is now recognised as being a platform for fast, direct and professional communication. It is commonplace for employers to create different WhatsApp groups for employees in order to cater to different needs. The golden question here is whether an employee, upon deciding to quit a work WhatsApp group, can be used as a ground for dismissal.

Dec 18 2018 |

articles

The 2019 Budget…Briefly

The 2019 Budget was unveiled by the Finance Minister, Lim Guan Eng, on 2 November 2018 and was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on 6 December 2018. The theme of the Budget was “A Resurgent Malaysia, A Dynamic Economy, A Prosperous Society”. In this article, we brief our readers on the highlights of the Budget 2019.

Dec 18 2018 |

articles

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The internet has dominated people from all walks of life with the online culture taking the world by storm. There is indeed an undeniable shift of information into cyberspace with individuals, companies and organisations taking their businesses online in a race to be the most technologically advance. Alas, issues concerning breaches of data surfaced, with millions of users’ data exposed. Thus, in light of the major privacy breaches, the European Union (“EU”) has adopted the General Data Protection Regulation2 (“GDPR”) in order to regulate and strengthen data protection of individuals in the EU.

Dec 18 2018 |

articles

Minimum wage to include service charge in collective agreement dispute

The Industrial Court of Malaysia has ruled on the inclusion of service charge in calculating wages in meeting the minimum wage requirement. In this article, we examine the facts, issues and ruling of the case.

Jun 01 2018 |

articles

Cryptocurrencies and ICOs…

Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) have hit both local and international news headlines since last year. The fluctuating graph of Bitcoin value, the banning of ICO by the world’s second largest economy – China, as well as the ban introduced by Facebook on the advertisements of cryptocurrencies and ICO really stirred investors up. In this article, we share with our readers on the legal position of cryptocurrencies and ICO in Malaysia.

Jun 01 2018 |

articles

Medical negligence – A new test

In a landmark decision, the Singapore Court of Appeal in the case of Hii Chii Kok v Ooi Peng Jin London Lucien and another has adopted a new legal test in determining whether a doctor has been negligent in dispensing medical advice. In this article, we examine the facts, issues, and rulings of the case.

Jun 01 2018 |

articles

Employers beware: Reference check

Job applicants are generally required to provide references from their former employers, which is then used by the prospective employers to assess the applicant’s character and abilities. No standard of care was previously set in preparing such references until the landmark case of Ramesh s/o Krishnan v AXA Life Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd . The Singapore Court of Appeal in that case had laid out the standard of care expected of an employer to their former employees. In this article, we examine the facts, issues and the standard of care set out in the case.

Sep 29 2017 |

articles

A NEW LANDSCAPE

Amendments have been made to three Acts, namely the National Land Code 1965 ("the NLC"), Strata Titles Act 1985 ("the STA"), and Land Acquisition Act 1960 ("the LAA"). The amendments to the NLC and STA came into force on 1 January 2017 while the enforcement date for the amendments to the LAA is yet to be announced.

Jul 06 2017 |

articles

TAKING THE LEAP!

A new market, known as the Leading Entrepreneur Accelerator Platform (LEAP) Market, has been introduced in Malaysia. The LEAP Market is the third market in addition to the existing Main and ACE Markets. It offers lower entry requirements for the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.

May 17 2017 |

articles

AN UPDATE ON INSOLVENCY ACT 1967

The former Bankruptcy Act 1967 ("the previous Act") has been renamed Insolvency Act 1967 ("the new Act") pursuant to the amendments made via the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2017. Although the amendments have been gazetted, its enforcement date is yet to be appointed.

Nov 03 2016 |

articles

THE TORT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Malaysian Federal Court in the case of Mohd Ridzwan bin Abdul Razak v Asmah bt Hj Mohd Nor recently delivered a landmark judgment, ruling that victims of sexual harassment will now be able to seek civil remedies under the tort of sexual harassment. This is the first case involving a sexual harassment victim at a workplace who sought remedy from the civil court. There was previously no avenue for a civil action for sexual harassment under Malaysian law.

May 17 2016 |

articles

NEW MINIMUM WAGES LAW...

In Malaysia,the National Minimum Wages initiative was first introduced and announced by the Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak in his budget speech on 15 October 2010.

Apr 18 2016 |

articles

THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT... SOME HIGHLIGHTS

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement ("TPPA") is a multilateral free trade agreement which aims to further liberalise the economies of the Asia-Pacific region. Although the TPPA has been widely and extensively discussed over the past few years, many are still in the dark regarding what it actually entails. In this article, we examine the general features as well as some highlights of the TPPA.

Dec 22 2015 |

articles

MONKEYING AROUND

If one were to ask who owns the copyright in famous photographs such as the Afghan Girl, The Terror of War, and Migrant Mother, it is indisputably Steve McCurry, Nick Ut, and Dorothea Lange respectively.

Oct 23 2015 |

articles

A NEW STRATA REGIME

The Strata Management Act 2013 which came into force on 1 June 2015, seeks to provide for matters relating to the proper maintenance and management of buildings and common property. The Act is applicable in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territories.

May 27 2015 |

articles

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARE EXPECTING

The Court of Appeal, in the recent decision of Airasia Bhd v Rafizah Shima Mohamed Aris, ruled on the extent in which the Federal Constitution applies in an employment contract between private parties, and the applicability of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women ("CEDAW") in Malaysia.

Jan 25 2015 |

articles

DISMISSAL FOR UNLAWFUL PICKETING... TOO HARSH?

In October 2014, the Federal Court in Harianto Effendy Zakaria & Ors v Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor, upheld the dismissal of nine former bank employees by Bumiputera Commerce Bank Berhad (now known as CIMB Bank) ("the Bank") for unlawful picketing at the premises of the Bank.

Aug 28 2014 |

articles

MINIMUM WAGES IN MALAYSIA – Does it include service charge?

In June 2014, the Malaysian Industrial Court, in its landmark decision, ruled on the issue of a hotel employee’s salary structure. The judgment, fully supported by the Malaysian Trades Union Congress ("MTUC") is now a precedent which ought to be followed by those in the hospitality industry.

Jun 05 2014 |

articles

THE IFSA: A NEW LEGAL ORDER FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE

Bank Negara Malaysia ("BNM") has always been a champion of Islamic finance in terms of regulatory mechanisms and its implementation.

Sep 05 2013 |

articles

THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE...

Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 addresses improper use of network facilities and network service. It provides, amongst others, for the creation or transmission of obscene or offensive communication, which is intended to annoy, abuse or threaten another.

Jul 01 2013 |

articles

AMENDMENTS TO THE CENTRAL BANK OF MALAYSIA ACT 2009

Amendments to the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 (‘the Act’) came into operation on 8 February 2013.

Dec 10 2012 |

articles

THE RULES OF COURT 2012

The much anticipated Rules of Court 2012 (ROC) came into effect on 1 August 2012. The ROC, in combining the Subordinate Court Rules 1980 and the Rules of the High Court 1980, aims to streamline civil procedure in the Subordinate Courts and High Courts.

Jul 24 2012 |

articles

PRESUMPTION OF GUILT - REMEDY OR JEOPARDY?

Netizens in Malaysia, now share a common fear and feeling of uneasiness following the swift passing of the amendments to the Evidence Act 1950.

Nov 30 -0001 |

articles

THE NET EFFECT

The Netting of Financial Agreements Act 2015 came into force on 30 March 2015. It seeks to provide a legal framework governing close-out netting for financial transactions in Malaysia.

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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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