There are a few types of insurances available when getting a home loan which can be confusing to new home owners. So what are the types of insurances available and what are the differences between them? Mortgage Reducing Term Assurance…
Month: June 2022
Facts About the Malaysian Aviation Commission
Are you a consumer who is frustrated with an airline’s response towards your complaint? Consider forwarding it to MAVCOM. What is MAVCOM? MAVCOM is the acronym for the Malaysian Aviation Commission. It is an independent body set up under the…
[Member] Introduction of Flexible Working Arrangement
Employees seeking flexibility in their working hours may apply for flexible working arrangements (FWA) with their respective employers under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955 which will come into force on September 1st. This means that the Employment Act…
[Member] Faraid
Faraid is a concept in Islamic Law, which determines the distribution of a deceased’s property to heirs in portions as set out in Al-Quran, As-Sunnah and Al-’Ijma. Before proceeding any further, a few terminologies should first be understood. With these…
[Member] Is it Assault or Battery?
The term “assault” is commonly used to include battery. Although related, assault and battery are two distinct torts. The difference is that assault is an intentional and direct act of the Defendant which causes the Plaintiff reasonable apprehension of the…
General Facts about Wasiyyah, Hibah and Faraid
Wasiyyah, hibah and faraid are instruments in property planning provided under Islamic law. It is thus important for Muslims to understand what these instruments are. Will (Wasiyyah/Wasiat) “It is prescribed that when death approaches any of you, if they leave…
[Premium Member] Power Vested in a Personal Representative
What is a Personal Representative? According to s2 of the Probate and Administration Act 1959 (“PAA”), a personal representative (“PR”) means the executor or administrator for the time being of a deceased person, and as regards any liability for the…
Walk for Judicial Independence
What is it? Organised by the Malaysian Bar, it was originally intended to be a march to Parliament on the 17th of June. However, the police disallowed the march. As such, the peaceful protest was held at Padang Merbok, beginning…
[Member] Corporate Rescue Mechanism: Judicial Management
Judicial Management (“JM”) is a temporary court-supervised rehabilitation plan introduced through the Companies Act 2016 (“CA”) to assist financially distressed companies by providing an opportunity to rehabilitate and restore themselves back to profitability. Basis of Application Under s404 CA, an…
[Member] Corporate Rescue Mechanism: Corporate Voluntary Arrangement
Corporate Voluntary Arrangement (“CVA”) is modelled after the English Insolvency Act 1986. It provides short term protection to a company against legal action form creditors while the directors manage the company. This procedure is designed to be expeditious with minimal…
[Member] Corporate Rescue Mechanism: Scheme of Arrangement
Corporate rescue procedures provide an alternative to the immediate liquidation of the ailing company, seeking to provide companies in financial difficulty with a period of respite in which compromises and rescue arrangements can be made. Companies facing financial difficulties have…
Government To Abolish Mandatory Death Penalty
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) shared a statement on the 10th of June stating that, “The government has agreed to abolish mandatory death penalties in this country with substitute punishments at the discretion of the…
[Premium Member] Case Review: Mohd Khairul Azam bin Abdul Aziz v Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia & Anor [2020]
Recently, a suit challenging the constitutionality of vernacular schools was dismissed. The Muslim teacher group that brought the suit has plans on appealing the decision. Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming appeal, it has stirred up discussion online as…
Shareholder Meetings in Malaysia, How does it work, a summary
Introduction Company meetings are where resolutions are passed and where decisions regarding the companies’ management, administration and business direction directions are made. According to Sharp v Dawes, a meeting is a coming together of more than 1 person. As such,…
Registration of Instrument of Dealings, Land law
Introduction It is necessary for dealings in alienated land or any interest in it to be registered. This is because the National Land Code (“NLC”) requires certain dealings in alienated land or interest in it to be registered under the…