– An introduction to our firm
YHA Law Firm
Yew Huoi, How & Associates (“YHA”) is an outstanding local Malaysian law firm dedicated to provide the best legal service to each of its discerning client. We are thoroughly versed in our core sectors of maritime, corporate and company related matters, commercial and insurance. We are trusted by our clients to resolve their most complex and complicated legal issues in the most time and cost efficient manner. Our firm is dedicated to work with our client to build our client’s business to the next level as we are here to serve our client’s legal needs for the long haul. We treasure and enjoy our long-term relationship with our client. We offer forward-thinking, long-term and viable legal resolutions, not short-sighted approaches.
Our dedication for excellence has earned the trust of our clients.
We are trusted by our
client to resolve their
most complex and
complicated legal
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YHA specializes in the following areas. Our general litigation lawyers also cover all areas of civil and criminal litigation.
Why engage with us?
Independent, integrity and righteousness
As an advisor, advocate and a negotiator, we will constantly seek a result advantageous to our client. These functions will be performed with utmost integrity and righteousness.
Time and cost efficient solutions
Our firm makes it a reproach against engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation.
Sustainable development
We offer practical law approach so that legal issues are resolved expeditiously.
Professional enhancement
Our obsession with knowledge enable us to advise our client on the intricacies and perplexities of the law.
Our Team
We are trusted by our client to resolve their most complex and complicated legal conundrum.
What Our Clients Say
In a nutshell, they've been very helpful and accomodative to our requests. We highly recommend their services to our business partners, associates, friends and family
News and Updates
In a legal spotlight, X’s acquisition of a cloned vehicle unknowingly, due to lapses in the Road Transport Department’s record-keeping, raises questions about statutory duties and public trust. The case underscores the importance of stringent vehicle registry maintenance to prevent ownership of unlawfully modified vehicles.
The dismissal of X by Company ABC, citing economic downturns, presents a compelling case on the complexities of employment termination and retrenchment legality. X contested his redundancy, claiming his role in property management and services was unaffected by the property development market’s challenges. This case probes into the legitimacy of retrenchment under economic duress and the employer’s duty to act in good faith, as guided by Section 20(3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967. The burden rests on Company ABC to prove the necessity and genuineness of X’s redundancy, with failure to do so possibly leading to a verdict of unjustified termination. This scenario underscores the critical importance of evidence and intention in retrenchment cases, as reflected in precedents like Akilan a/l Subramanian v. Prima Awam (M) Sdn Bhd.
In the realm of Malaysian property transactions, the intricacies of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and the enforcement of Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) play pivotal roles in safeguarding the interests of both developers and purchasers. This article delves into the legal framework governing the rights and obligations of parties involved in property transactions, particularly focusing on the consequences of contractual breaches and the conditions under which a purchaser can exercise the right to offset against LAD. Through the examination of relevant case law and statutory provisions, we illuminate the legal pathways available for resolving disputes arising from the failure to adhere to the terms of SPAs, thereby offering insights into the equitable administration of justice in the context of Malaysian property law.
In cases of compulsory winding up, the court would appoint a liquidator under s.478 of the Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) to expeditiously recover and realise the assets of the wound-up company for the distribution of dividends to creditors and administer any outstanding matters involving………..
This excerpt illuminates the foundational principles of judicial review as outlined in Order 53 of the Rules of Court 2012. It highlights the criteria for challenging public decisions on grounds of illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety. Central to the discussion is the question of timing in judicial review applications, particularly in cases of procedural unfairness. The practical scenario underscores the significance of a “decision” by the relevant authority as a prerequisite for locus standi, drawing insights from the case of Hisham bin Halim v Maya bt Ahmad Fuad & Ors [2023] 12 MLJ 714.
This legal updates explore the principles governing the interpretation of agreements, emphasizing the importance of clarity and unambiguity in contractual terms. It delves into a key issue involving restrictions on remedies for breach of contract, shedding light on the court’s commitment to upholding plain meanings. The illustrative scenario involving shareholders X and Y dissects a pertinent clause, showcasing the delicate balance between restricting remedies and ensuring fairness in legal proceedings.
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