Have you ever had somebody asking you whether you should provide and/or surrender your Identification Card for i.e security purposes at guarded neighbourhoods/communities?
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[Member] Merchants Cannot Impose Minimum Purchase Amount or Surcharge for Card Payment
In Malaysia, it is quite common that we come across merchants setting minimum charges for card payments, or even impose a surcharge. Under black letter law, it is legal for them to do so?
A Director May Be Held Personally Liable for Trade Mark Infringement
This is a case analysis regarding the decision in Chanel v. Melwani2 International Sdn Bhd, Lachmandas Ishwarlal Melwani & Ang Chong Leng.
Airbnb Owners: Are You Charging Tourism Tax?
Tourism Tax is a mandatory tax charged on foreign tourists staying at any accommodation premises (eg. hotels, inns, hostels, lodging houses, AirBnb etc.) in Malaysia made available by an operator at flat rate of RM 10.00 per room per night.
[Member] Case analysis on Juris Technologies: Serious Repercussions from Confidentiality and Copyright Infringements
On 6 September 2017, Kuala Lumpur High Court in a case referred as Juris Technologies Sdn Bhd and Natsoft (M) Sdn Bhd v Foo Tiang Sin & 5 Ors had laid down several important precedents in IP, Tort and Employment…
Informed Consent And Its Position In The UK
Informed consent is currently a widely accepted practice. It is a concept that arises as Beuchamp and Childress put it in ‘Principles of Biomedical Ethics’ from the ethical principle of patient autonomy. There are of course also views that it…
The Tort of Sexual Harrassment
In 2016, the Malaysian Federal Court in the landmark decision of Mohd Ridzwan Abdul Razak v Asmah Hj Mohd Nor (more commonly known as the “Lembaga Tabung Haji case”) had introduced the tort of sexual harassment into our legal system.…
Advancements in Medical Technology
Medical Technology or Mere Science Fiction?
E-Hailing Services In Malaysia
Heard of Uber and Grabcar? Sounds familiar lately? Have you been on one? Are these actually legal?
Watch your words on social media: Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 criminalises “the improper use of network facilities or services”. Basically, you might get yourself into trouble for posting anything (ie: remarks, comments, pictures, videos, signs) which are false, obscene, indecent,…
8 Things To Know About The Sale And Purchase Agreement For Residential Property
When you are buying a new house, you are often told that you are signing a “standard” sale and purchase agreement (SPA). However, do you know what are the “standards” you should expect in a standard SPA for residential property?
Ethical Considerations In End Of Life Decision-Making
Many times, medical practitioners come across family members that carry the burden of having to choose on whether their loved ones should continue obtaining a certain life support treatment or if the said support should be terminated.
Occupier’s Liability
In Malaysia, we do not have an Occupier Liability Act. However, Section 3 of the Malaysian Civil Law Act 1956 provides that the Malaysian Courts shall apply the Common Law of England and the Rules of Equity as administered in…
[Premium Member] Deed of Assignment (Rental Proceeds) (2)
A deed for use when acting on the sale of a reversionary interest in a property subject to occupational leases, where one or more tenant has entered into a Rent Deposit Deed. Sign up as Premium Member now to download…
Power of Attorney (For Business Use)
A power of attorney or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another’s behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter. It is usually made pursuant to a Loan Agreement cum Deed of…
[Member] Loan Agreement [s1133]
Loan Agreement/ Facilities Agreement is an agreement or letter in which a lender (usually a bank or other financial institution) sets out the terms and conditions (including the conditions precedent) on which it is prepared to make a loan facility available…
Tenancy: Letter of Guarantee
This letter can be used when a third party is prepared to act as a guarantor for a prospective tenant.
Tenancy Agreement (Landed)
This is a Sample Tenancy Agreement for Landed Properties.
Tenancy Agreement (Residential Apartment)
DOWNLOAD THE SAMPLE TENANCY AGREEMENT FOR APARTMENTS BELOW This is a sample Tenancy Agreement ideal for apartments/condominiums purposes. Its a fixed tenancy agreement. To DIY this agreement, need to just insert important information i.e. names of tenant, landlord, rental amount…
Tenancy Agreement (Office Suites)
DOWNLOAD THE SAMPLE TENANCY AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE PREMISES BELOW This is a fixed term office commercial space tenancy template, most of the information that you need to insert to D-I-Y your own complete agreement is in Schedule 1, whereby you…