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CRIMINAL LAW– MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION – POWER OF ARREST AND EXTENSION OF REMAND

The recent arrest of company directors and continued remand using Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code has sparked widespread unrest about the possible misuse of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (“MACC”) power.

BILLS OF LADING – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

Bill of Lading in a nutshell – Frequently Ask Question

CONTRACT LAW – BROKER AND AGENT’S COMMISSION – COMMSSION OR BROKERAGE AGREEMENT

Brokerage contract or commonly known as commission agreement allows referral, agent or broker to earn a commission based on sales amount received by the principal.

ADMIRALTY – MARINE INSURANCE – CONTRIBUTION AND INDEMNITY

ABC insurance company rejected B’s claim for cargo damage. Unhappy with the rejection, B sued ABC insurance company and the ship owner who carries its goods for negligence.

FAMILY LAW – DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS – ILLEGITIMATE CHILD

A had mistress and a wife; both of whom had given birth to a child each. A died without a will. Can the child of the mistress be entitled to succeed and inherit A’s property under the Distribution Act 1958?

LAND LAW – FORGERY OF SIGNATURE OF THE VENDOR ON TRANSFER DOCUMENTS – SIGNATURE EXPERT

I have just discovered through a land search that my property was no longer registered in my name. What can I do?

CONTRACT LAW – SALE & PURCHASE AGREEMENT – DOCTRINE OF BARE TRUSTEE

I bought a unit of condominium from a developer. The developer was supposed to deliver separate strata title for my unit. That was not done. Years later, I discovered that the land of which the condominium was built was sold to Company Z. Can Company Z claim ownership of the condominium and later have me evicted?

Striking Off Company in Malaysia 2023 | Guide

There are two types of dissolution of a Company under Companies Act 2016, namely striking off and winding up. The process for striking off is fairly straightforward and cost effective where a company is highly advisable to go for this alternative if it is able to meet the requirement of striking off. On the other hand, the winding up process is lengthy and carries a relatively higher cost compared to striking off application. The company only goes to this alternative if it cannot meet the requirement to strike off.

CONTRACT LAW – FRIENDLY LOAN AND RESTITUTION/UNJUST ENRICHMENT

A advanced a sum of RM350,000.00 to B as a loan. The monies were banked into B’s wife’s bank account. The friendly loan agreement was signed between A and B. Can A recover back the monies loaned from both B and B’s wife.

Foreign vs. local company company in Malaysia

how foreigners can start a company in Malaysia, and the benefits of each types of business entities permit foreign-ownership.