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Overview of Timor-Leste’s Inclusion into ASEAN – Effects & Opportunities
February 9, 2026Effects and Opportunities On October 26th 2025, Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of ASEAN, unlocking significant new opportunities for… -
Commentary on the recent Federal Court case of Lim Swee Choo & Anor v Ong Koh Hou: clarifying the applicability of “total failure of consideration”.
October 30, 2025The doctrine of total failure of consideration is a restitutionary principle that allows a party to recover money paid under… -
Road-tripping in Malaysia (finally!)
October 23, 2025It is official! Malaysians can finally say “we’re hitting the road” and actually mean it, RV-style! Starting 1st January 2026,… -
Overview of the Government Procurement Bill 2025
October 13, 2025Introduction The passing of the Government Procurement Bill 2025 (“the Bill”) by the Malaysian Parliament marks a milestone in the… -
Commentary on recent Federal Court decision in MT Ventures Sdn Bhd & Multi Top Auto Supplies Sdn Bhd v QM Print Sdn Bhd and Azinal Sdn Bhd v Jannath Gani & Ors
September 25, 2025INTRODUCTION The amendments to Section 68(1)(f) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (“CJA”) have raised important questions about the… -
Proposed Amendments to Guidelines on Recognized Markets – Implications on Digital Asset Exchange
September 11, 2025Pursuant to the Malaysian regulatory framework, any person intending to establish or operate a recognised market, such as digital asset… -
Director’s Retirement Upon Lapse of Directorship Timeframe: Analysis of the Court of Appeal in the case of Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow v Grandfood
August 28, 2025INTRODUCTION While it may be assumed that the retirement of a director guided by timelines and board terms and ends… -
Enforceability of Arbitration Agreement: Analysis of the Court of Appeal’s Decision in the case of Setia Awan Management Sdn Bhd v SPNB Aspirasi Sdn Bhd [2025] 7 CLJ 578
August 28, 2025INTRODUCTION Arbitration has long been recognized as a preferred mechanism of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) for commercial disputes, offering parties… -
Recovery of Gambling Debts in Malaysia: A Turning Point in Dato’ Ting Ching Lee v Ting Siu Hua [2025] 2 MLJ 295
August 26, 2025INTRODUCTION The Federal Court’s decision in Dato’ Ting Ching Lee v Ting Siu Hua [2025] 2 MLJ 295 marks a…
