If you pay attention to American news, chances are you’ve encountered news regarding critical race theory. But what is critical race theory? Let’s find out. What is critical race theory? Critical race theory (“CRT”) is an academic movement made up…
Year: 2022
[Member] Sale & Purchase Agreement (Fixtures & Fittings) Template
Below is a template for a Sale & Purchase Agreement (Fixtures & Fittings). Click it to download:
Lease vs Tenancy
Definition Nature Period of the tenancy/lease according to types/parts of land Characteristics Registration under NLC Procedure of Registration Quit Rent Assessment (i.e. cukai tanah and cukai pintu)
Crackhouse Comedy Club case
We’ve all heard of the Crackhouse Comedy Club fiasco by now but what actually happened? How it began A video was posted on TikTok belonging to an account named “@mie_8099” depicting a woman removing her tudung and baju kurung after…
[Member] Can Employers Be Vicariously Liable for the Actions of an Independent Contractor?
Prior to discussing whether employers be vicariously liable for the actions of an independent contractor, it should first be understood that according to the case of Stevenson, Jordan and Harrison Ltd v MacDonald and Evans, an independent contractor is a…
Can an Employer be liable for the Actions of Their Employee?
If you’ve ever suffered due to the carelessness of a worker (for example, your car has been rear-ended by a lorry driver or you’ve suffered severe food poisoning due a waiter’s lack of hygiene), chances are, you’d like to make…
[Premium Member] Contract of Service vs Contract for Service
Although the phrases “contract for service” and “contract of service” sound similar, the words “for” and “of” gives each phrase a different meaning. So, what’s the difference between “contract for service” and “contract of service”? Contract of Service As per…
[Member] Infringement of Shareholders/Members’ Rights, Company Law
A company consists of two main components, namely the members and the board of directors (“BOD”). The former has certain rights they can exercise while the latter is in charge of managing the business and affairs of the company. Certain…
What to Know About Intestacy, Law of Succession
Who is an intestate? A person who dies without leaving a valid will is said to have died intestate. Types of intestacy Intestacy can either be total or partial. 1) Total Intestacy Total intestacy occurs when a person dies without…
[Member] Tenancy Agreement for Commercial Properties Template
Below is the template for a tenancy agreement for commercial properties (i.e. shop lots). It includes clauses for deposits and reinstatement.
Differences between MRTA, MLTA, MRTT & MLTT, Property Insurance
There are a few types of insurances available when getting a home loan which can be confusing to new home owners. So what are the types of insurances available and what are the differences between them? Mortgage Reducing Term Assurance…
Facts About the Malaysian Aviation Commission
Are you a consumer who is frustrated with an airline’s response towards your complaint? Consider forwarding it to MAVCOM. What is MAVCOM? MAVCOM is the acronym for the Malaysian Aviation Commission. It is an independent body set up under the…
[Member] Introduction of Flexible Working Arrangement
Employees seeking flexibility in their working hours may apply for flexible working arrangements (FWA) with their respective employers under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955 which will come into force on September 1st. This means that the Employment Act…
[Member] Faraid
Faraid is a concept in Islamic Law, which determines the distribution of a deceased’s property to heirs in portions as set out in Al-Quran, As-Sunnah and Al-’Ijma. Before proceeding any further, a few terminologies should first be understood. With these…
[Member] Is it Assault or Battery?
The term “assault” is commonly used to include battery. Although related, assault and battery are two distinct torts. The difference is that assault is an intentional and direct act of the Defendant which causes the Plaintiff reasonable apprehension of the…
General Facts about Wasiyyah, Hibah and Faraid
Wasiyyah, hibah and faraid are instruments in property planning provided under Islamic law. It is thus important for Muslims to understand what these instruments are. Will (Wasiyyah/Wasiat) “It is prescribed that when death approaches any of you, if they leave…
[Premium Member] Power Vested in a Personal Representative
What is a Personal Representative? According to s2 of the Probate and Administration Act 1959 (“PAA”), a personal representative (“PR”) means the executor or administrator for the time being of a deceased person, and as regards any liability for the…
Walk for Judicial Independence
What is it? Organised by the Malaysian Bar, it was originally intended to be a march to Parliament on the 17th of June. However, the police disallowed the march. As such, the peaceful protest was held at Padang Merbok, beginning…
[Member] Corporate Rescue Mechanism: Judicial Management
Judicial Management (“JM”) is a temporary court-supervised rehabilitation plan introduced through the Companies Act 2016 (“CA”) to assist financially distressed companies by providing an opportunity to rehabilitate and restore themselves back to profitability. Basis of Application Under s404 CA, an…
[Member] Corporate Rescue Mechanism: Corporate Voluntary Arrangement
Corporate Voluntary Arrangement (“CVA”) is modelled after the English Insolvency Act 1986. It provides short term protection to a company against legal action form creditors while the directors manage the company. This procedure is designed to be expeditious with minimal…