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In a landmark legal battle that reached the heart of Malaysia's founding principles, the Sabah Law Society took on the Federal Government over a promise made more than half a century ago. The core of the conflict was a special financial grant, a key condition for Sabah's agreement to help form the nation in 1963. … Continue reading Sabah Law Society v. The Government Of The Federation Of Malaysia & Anor [2026] 1 MLRH 232 HC – A Case Analysis →

This Federal Court decision addresses pivotal questions concerning the admissibility of new evidence at the appellate stage and the legal nature of leave applications in judicial review proceedings. 1. Case Information Court: Federal Court, Putrajaya. Coram: Hasnah Mohammed Hashim CJM, Zabariah Mohd Yusof, Hanipah Farikullah FCJJ. Date of Judgment: 13 August 2025. Parties: The Attorney General of Malaysia (Appellant) … Continue reading Case Analysis: The Attorney General Of Malaysia v. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Haji Abdul Razak [2025] 6 MLRA 155 →

This landmark Federal Court decision settled several critical disputes regarding housing law in Malaysia, primarily focusing on the calculation of damages for late delivery of properties and the protection of home-buyers under "social legislation". 1. Case Information Court: Federal Court, Putrajaya. Coram: Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat CJ, Nallini Pathmanathan, Abdul Rahman Sebli, Zabariah Mohd Yusof, … Continue reading Case Analysis: PJD Regency Sdn Bhd v. Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor And Other Appeals [2021] 1 MLRA 506 FC →

This case analysis examines the landmark Federal Court decision in Sinnaiyah & Sons Sdn Bhd v. Damai Setia Sdn Bhd [2015] 5 MLJ FC, which definitively settled a long-standing conflict in Malaysian law regarding the standard of proof required for fraud in civil proceedings. Case Information Court: Federal Court (Putrajaya). Date of Judgment: 10 August 2015. … Continue reading Case Analysis: Sinnaiyah & Sons Sdn Bhd v. Damai Setia Sdn Bhd [2015] 5 MLJ FC →

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The Facts: A Partnership Undermined In the world of business partnerships, "utmost good faith" is more than just a polite phrase—it is a binding fiduciary duty. But what happens when that trust is shattered, and a partner tries to use corporate shells and land laws to hide their tracks? The Federal Court of Malaysia’s landmark … Continue reading Case Analysis: The Takako Sakao Case →

The case of Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan v. Kamarul Zaman Yusoff [2026] 2 MLRH 61 HC is a notable defamation ruling in Malaysia involving a high-profile politician and a political analyst. The High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur delivered its judgment on September 24, 2025, finding the defendant liable for defamatory statements made on social media. … Continue reading Defamation Case Analysis: Hannah Yeoh v. Kamarul Zaman Yusoff →

May your Winter Solstice be 'round and sweet' like a bowl of Tangyuan. Wishing you and your family a beautiful reunion.

In February 2017, the streets of Johor Bahru were filled with the vibrant energy of the Chingay Parade, a historic "Procession of the gods" that has served as a symbol of unity for various races for over a century. Celebrated annually on the 21st day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the 2017 parade featured … Continue reading The Johor Bahru “Basikal Lajak” accident 2017 →

On February 13, 2017, in the clear light of day, Pastor Raymond Koh was abducted from a public road. CCTV footage captured the chilling efficiency of the operation: a convoy of black SUVs executed a coordinated maneuver to box in his car, masked men in military-style gear emerged, and within 60 seconds, both Pastor Koh … Continue reading A Pastor Vanished in Less Than A Minute →