So, the time has finally come for you to collect the keys to your new home, and it is certainly an exciting time, having waited for the past few years for its completion. Even so, the delivery of vacant possession…
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Clearance Letter – Handing over Keys to Purchaser
A simple yet precise letter when handing over of keys to a prospective buyer or tenant in a property contractual situation. 👇 CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD OUR TEMPLATE 👇 Sign up now as a Premium Member in order to download…
Celebrity Endorsement Agreement
A Celebrity Endorsement Agreement is a standard document in which a seller of goods obtains a celebrity’s endorsement and commitment of promotional efforts to support the seller’s marketing efforts. CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD OUR TEMPLATE Sign up now as a…
5 Key Points about Divorce in Malaysia
Marriage is a precious experience in our life and we would expect it to last forever. Like lots of couples, you and your partner enter into marriage, with the hopes of starting a new happy family. Few years later you have children and you start to invest…
[Member] Key Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act
The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020 (“Amendment Act”) was gazetted on 20th February 2020, and came into partial effect on 1 January 2021. Some provisions relating to essential services and sole bargaining rights of trade unions are not in force yet. Here are…
Termination Clause in a Contract
When two parties do business together, working with a written contract can help avoid misunderstandings between them. A contract specifies important details such as deadlines, prices and specifications. The termination clause in an agreement establishes how the parties end their…
Irrevocable Letter of Offer to Purchase and Appointment of Solicitor
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[Member] Trust Deed (Property) (2)
The Deed of Trust is a legal document which records and formalises the ownership agreement between two (or more) parties in a property.This document will set out the ownership shares, rights, and financial obligations relating to this shared property ownership. CLICK…
Important Clauses in A Sale and Purchase Agreement
While purchasing a property, one will not feel secure by merely signing only the Letter of Offer and Letter of Acceptance, notwithstanding the vendor or the purchaser. This insecure feeling of will persist until the signing of the formal agreement…
[Member] Personal Wrong Against Company vs Corporate Wrong Against Company
Where a minority shareholder is aggrieved by a majority shareholder’s actions, the filing of an oppression action may seem like the immediate and natural port of call. This may be for a few reasons, where the minority shareholder would primarily…
Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020
On September 2020, the Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 (“Insolvency Bill”) was passed with a simple voice majority in the Dewan Rakyat without any amendments. The Bill seeks to amend the Insolvency Act 1967. Aim of Amendment The amendment is intended…
Subpoena in Malaysia
I’ve been Subpoenaed ! What is a Subpoena? A subpoena is issued by the Court at the request of parties in civil proceedings to compel a person to attend Court as a witness. Here, the witness will be required to…
Cryptocurrency in Malaysia
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…
Mareva Injunctions
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…
Abortion in Malaysia
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…
Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020
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…
[Member] The Introduction of Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
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…
Corruption in Malaysia
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…
12 Important Rules of Court Amendment 2020
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…
“No Refund and No Cancellation Policy”
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…