Misconceptions about Child Custody in Malaysia It is wrong to assume that a child custody always belongs to the mother. In fact, the Guardianship of Infants Act 1961 (GIA) states that a mother and a father have equal rights and…
Month: September 2017
What Constitutes Construction Defects?
Construction defects are one of the most common causes of disputes and litigation in the construction industry, as there are often disagreements when it comes to identifying what construction defects are.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WITH TENANT EVICTION
It is quite a common practice where landlords, upon a breach of tenancy agreement by their tenants, change the locks to the premises in order to evict the tenants.
5 Things To Look Out For In A Tenancy Agreement
Is it a fixed term tenancy, periodic tenancy or tenancy at will? A fixed term tenancy has a definite beginning date and ending date and may have an option to renew in the agreement. A periodic tenancy is a tenancy…
Basic Facts About Adoption Law In Malaysia
There are two forms of adoptions recognised under Malaysian law. Court-authorised adoption under the Adoption Act 1952, applicable to non-Muslims only. Registration of a de facto adoption under the Registration of Adoptions Act 1952. Court-Authorised Adoption If you are a…
How Residents And Non-Residents Are Taxed In Malaysia
Malaysia adopts a territorial principle of taxation, which means any incomes (salary from employment, business activities, dividends etc.) which have a source in Malaysia are taxable, regardless of where the person is paid.
Bar Council Malaysia Proposes For Safety Precautions Against Fire Incidents
On September 14th 2017, a fire incident involving a religious school shook the nation. About 23 people including 21 teenage boys were killed in the incident, which raised concern for safety precautions to be taken against such incidents in buildings,…
Statutory Rape Law In Malaysia
Basic things to know about statutory rape law in Malaysia
The Role Of The Central Bank In Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia)
The role of the central bank in Malaysia is entrusted with Bank Negara Malaysia.
Islamic Banking In Malaysia
The underlying principles that govern Islamic banking are mutual risk and profit sharing between parties, the assurance of fairness for all and the transactions are based on an underlying business activity or asset.
Tax Regulatory Bodies In Malaysia
Key Regulatory Bodies that Govern Taxation in Malaysia.
Basic Obligations And Responsibilities Of Tax Payers In Malaysia
What are the essential things to remember as a taxpayer in Malaysia?
5 Things To Note About Property Defects – “Does New Always Mean Perfect?”
What are the options you have if the new property you just bought is full of defects?
[Member] MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (JOINT-VENTURE AGREEMENT) [LT.22.004]
A memorandum of understanding is a formal agreement between two or more parties, intending to establish official partnerships. They are not legally binding but they carry a large degree of seriousness and mutual respect between the parties.
Acting As A Guarantor For Loan
WHO IS A GUARANTOR? A guarantor is a person who agrees to repay the borrower’s debt in the event that the borrower default on agreed repayments. WHO CAN BE A GUARANTOR? In order to become a guarantor one must: Be at…
Are You A New Homeowner? Here Are Some Useful Tips For You!
If you are a buying a house for the very first time, well, congratulations! You are about to embark on a very exciting journey. But first, there are a few things that you should consider before proceeding with your purchase:…
Joint Management Bodies And Their Duties
Joint Management Body enables Purchasers and Developer to jointly manage the buildings and common properties before the issuance of strata tittles and formation of Management Corporation. It is governed by the Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act, 2007.…
Six Simple Steps To Buying Commercial – Type Property For The Real Estate Greenhorns
The following is the basic guideline for fledgling buyers who intend to purchase their very first real property in Malaysia. This guideline applies to those purchasing directly from the developer of the project: Once booking has been made with the…
Termination Of Marriage In Malaysia (Non Muslims)
In Malaysia, there are two ways through which a marriage can be terminated, namely divorce with mutual consent and divorce without mutual consent. To be eligible for a divorce with mutual consent, the parties must be married for a minimum…
The Elements Of Negligence
Negligence is a careless act or omission which causes another person damage, injury or loss as a result. Whether or not negligence has occurred is a matter of satisfying four questions. Does the person committing the act or omission (ie.…