A tenancy agreement is an agreement entered between the owner of a property (the landlord) and an individual/ company (the tenant) where the landlord agrees to rent out the property to the tenant for a sum of money. During the tenancy period, what are the rights accorded to both parties? In this article, we will…
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Covid-19 has, at some point in time, but the world to a standstill. With no end in sight (yet), business and government bodies have little to no choice but to put on their creative hats and find alternate ways to continue to operate. The legal system in Malaysia is no exception– trials are finally being…
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What is an academic question? An academic question, or a hypothetical question, as propounded by the Federal Court in Metramac Corp Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Syarikat Teratai KG Sdn Bhd) v Fawziah Holdings Sdn Bhd, is a question of law which does not affect the outcome of a dispute between the parties in court/…
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In a construction dispute that comes within the ambit of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (“CIPAA”), can a subcontractors’ contract can be considered an exempt contract under the First Schedule of the Construction Industry Payment And Adjudication (Exemption) Order? To know more, let us dive into the recent case of ENRA Engineering And…
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What happens if a new law comes into force? Will it supplement/ replace its predecessors? Will it replaces the rights that you have acquired by virtue of conforming to the existing law? Which law must you adhere to? Will you be breaching the new law if you are to adhere to the old law? This…
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What is a death inquiry? A death inquiry is a legal process carried out by a Magistrate when a person is suspected to have died suddenly/ unnaturally/ by violence/ by an unknown means to ascertain: The identity of the deceased; When, where and how did the deceased passed away; Who caused the death of the…
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What is a class action? A class action or representative action is a term used when a number of individuals who have the same interest or endgame wish to institute an action/ defend an action against another party. It can be done via one member representing everyone else or all members except one or more…
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