Can a Private Caveat Be Removed? As per s325, s326 and s327 of the National Land Code (“NLC”) a private caveat may be removed. Who can apply for removal? 1. Caveator himself may withdraw the private caveat as per s325…
Month: September 2022
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?
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,…
[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
On the 2nd of September, former prime minister Najib Razak filed a petition seeking a royal pardon for his conviction in the SRC International case. The application has understandably sparked the ire of many, with petitions being created in a…
[Member] Brief Overview of Organ Donation in Malaysia
The MySejahtera application now allows the public to register as organ donors. However, are you curious about how organ donation is governed in Malaysia? What is Organ Donation? Organ donation is the process of surgically removing an organ or tissue…
[Member] Tenancy Agreement Template (Residential)
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Who Maintains Common Property?
Under s4 STA, “common property” means so much of the lot as is not comprised in any parcel (including any accessory parcel), or any provisional block as shown in a certified strata plan. In short, it is common property if…
What is a Parcel, Accessory Parcel and Common Property?
You’ve probably come across the terms “parcel”, “accessory parcel” and “common property” when signing a Sale and Purchase Agreement for a condo or apartment unit. So what do those terms mean? Parcel According to s4 of the Strata Titles Act…