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,…
Year: 2022
[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)
Below is the template of a tenancy agreement for residential house. CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD OUR TEMPLATE Sign up now as our PREMIUM MEMBER in order to download this template!!!
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…
Amendments to the Employment Act 1955
Amendments have been made to the Employment Act 1955 and according to the Human Resources Minister, M Saravanan, said amendments are slated to come into effect on 1 January 2023. The Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 will also…
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
EPF allows members to make either a partial or full withdrawal from their savings to meet specific needs. These needs are categorised as retirement and pre-retirement, with Account 1 used for withdrawals upon retirement while Account 2 is used for…
What is Employees’ Provident Fund (“EPF”)?
What is EPF? The Employees’ Provident Fund, also known as Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (“KWSP”) in Malay, is a government agency that manages the compulsory savings plan and retirement planning for private and non-pensionable public sector employees. The EPF functions…
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
by Siti Aishah binti Mohd Jamri Hate speech is a conduct that is often frowned upon by the society, yet its regulation in Malaysia remains to be loosely provided for both offline and online media platforms. According to the United…
Overview of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
What is it? The ILO (International Labour Organisation) is an international organisation founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations to protect the interest of workmen. It has set standards and these standards would be incorporated into the members’…
[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…