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What is Cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency is a sort of digital currency that uses cryptographic techniques to control its creation. You’ve probably heard of Bitcoin, which is currently the world’s best-known cryptocurrency. Bitcoins and other types of cryptocurrency exist thanks to a technology…
What are Mareva Injuctions? A Mareva injunction is a court order which temporarily restrains the party being sued (defendant) from disposing of his/ her assets until the determination of the case between the suing party (plaintiff) and the defendant. The…
In Malaysia, where contraception is a privilege for educated and informed family planning folks, unplanned pregnancies among unmarried young women is rising. The recent increase of baby dumping cases is alarming, and young women are shamed for getting pregnant out…
The Road Transport (Amendment) Ac 2020 (RTA) came into effect on the 23rd October. This amendment brings heavier penalties for traffic offences, particularly those related to Sections 41 to 45. The amendments include Section 41 of the Road Transport Act…
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act) has been amended, among others, to introduce corporate liability provision for bribery and corruption under Section 17A, which came into effect on 1st June 2020. The enforcement of Section 17A of the MACC Act would be to fulfil the international…
What Is Corruption? Corruption is the act of giving or receiving of any gratification or reward in the form of cash or in-kind of high value for performing a task in relation to his/her job description. An example, a contractor…
ORDER 1 RULE 4 Court is able to practice “remote communication technology” ORDER 10 RULE 1 Electronic communication is a new mode for service of Writ and Statement of Claim ORDER 33A Any hearing and/or trial may be conducted online…
Here’s a common scenario, “Ron is interested to join a gym which newly opened near his home. The gym offers him an attractive package – pay a lump sum upfront for a whole year’s membership in order to get a…
Environmental Law Enforcement The Environmental Quality Act 1974 (“EQA”) is the primary legislation which deals with the environmental protection and enforcement in Malaysia. The Department of Environment (“DOE”) is a government agency responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the EQA and…
Offer to Purchase Payment of first 10% of purchase price Signing of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), Deed of Mutual Covenant (DMC) (if applicable), Memorandum of Transfer (if sub-divided title issued) For non-Malaysian, they are required to seek approval…
Generally, maximization of sales is the primary business objective, for which various strategies are followed by companies and developers. One of those strategies is providing a discount or rebate to buyers as an incentive to own a property. Discounts are the…
After receiving that exciting news that you’ve got a job, the final step to secure your employment offer is the moment you sign your name on the dotted line of your employment contract. But before you do, consider going through…
There have been many waves of retrenchments in Malaysia which has been increasing consecutively every year. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed much strain on businesses, as government lock-downs and movement control across the globe make it difficult to secure new…
Learner Driver? Better Learn Quickly! So, what should a learner driver do when they have harmed another road user? Are they liable? Can you sue them for compensation? Well, its sad to say, Yes! they are liable and you, as…
What is a Contract? Contract is an official agreement. It could be written or even be in oral where it can be written by using formal or informal terms, or entirely verbal or spoken. Making a contract is not as…
Why Is It Important To Make a Will? A will is one of the best gifts you can leave for your loved ones in the event of your death. By making a will, you ensure that your estate is distributed…
Adoption in Malaysia Adoption refers to the act of legally taking another person’s child into your family to raise as your own. Adoptive parents may decide to adopt for many different reasons and for whatever the reasons are, adoption should…
Have you ever wondered that how the parties of the proceeding be it the Plaintiff or the Defendant prove their case in the Courts? Today, we are going to discuss on how the parties prove their case in Court. For…
Do you know that if you file a civil suit in the Court and if you have reasonable grounds to believe that the opponent doesn’t have a valid claim or a valid defense, you may try on applying an interlocutory…
Contracts as we known can exist in generally 2 forms. Which is either the contract is made in oral form or it is made in written form. Both Oral and Written contracts are valid contracts which both are enforceable in…