Copyright protection is not perpetual as it is a time limited right. Depending on the type of work, the duration of copyright protection accorded might be different. So, how long does copyright protection last for each type of work? Literary,…
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[Premium Member] Lifting the Corporate Veil: Ong Leong Chiou & Anor v Keller (M) Sdn Bhd & Ors [2021]
Facts The dispute was between the parties centred around the construction of the Melawati Mall project (“the project’”). Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (‘“Bina Puri”) was appointed as the main contractor for the project in 2013. Bina Puri proceeded to appoint…
[Member] Lifting the Corporate Veil
Introduction Companies are recognised as separate legal entities. As such, a company is a distinct entity separate from its shareholders and directors. This has been established in Salomon v Salomon Co Ltd wherein the House of Lords unanimously held that…
Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR)
The Housewives’ Social Security Scheme, also known as Skim Keselamatan Sosial Suri Rumah (“SKSSR”), is an insurance protection scheme for housewives. This insurance protection scheme exists because wives who do housework are at risk of accidents while carrying out their…
Royal Pardons in Malaysia
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[Member] Brief Overview of Organ Donation in Malaysia
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[Member] Tenancy Agreement Template (Residential)
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Who Maintains Common Property?
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What is a Parcel, Accessory Parcel and Common Property?
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Amendments to the Employment Act 1955
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Malaysian Legislation on Smoking and Vaping
Recently, the Malaysian government is seeking to end smoking among those born after 2007 with the Generational End Game (“GEG”) Bill. This ban will be through the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill 2022 which is currently under review in parliament.…
[Member] Final SRC Appeal: Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Hj Abd Razak v Pendakwa Raya
Introduction The appellant, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Haji Abdul Razak was charged with seven offences against his conduct in relation to a company called SRC International Sdn Bhd (‘SRC’). The High Court found him…
Types of EPF Withdrawals
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What is Employees’ Provident Fund (“EPF”)?
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The Federal Court’s Decision on Najib’s Adjournment Application
The Federal Court has refused Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to postpone his final appeal involving the SRC International case. Introduction For context, the learned counsel for the appellant (Datuk Seri Najib Razak) had moved to adjourn the hearing of…
[MEMBER] REGULATION OF HATE SPEECH IN MALAYSIA
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Overview of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
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[Member] Duties and Powers of a Trustee (Part 2)
Continuation of Duties and Powers of a Trustee (Part 1) 5) Duty to provide accounts and information As a general rule, a trustee is required to maintain accurate accounts which ought to be made available on demand for the inspection…
[Member] Duties and Powers of a Trustee (Part 1)
As a general rule, a trustee has discretion as to whether they will exercise their powers. Should they decide (in good faith) not to exercise said powers after proper consideration, the beneficiaries will not be allowed to sue. Duties and…
Malaysian Mothers: Right to Confer Citizenship to Their Overseas-born Children
Recently, the Court of Appeal had reversed the High Court’s decision in Suraini Kempe (Presiden dan pemegang jawatan Persatuan Kebajikan Sokongan Keluarga Selangor & Kuala lumpur (Malaysian Frontiers)) & Ors v Kerajaan Malaysia & Ors. This has been viewed as…
