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Telekom Cellular Sdn Bhd (Formerly Known As MRCB Telecommunications Sdn Bhd) v Kabelect Sdn Bhd [2000] 3 MLJ 254 CA: “... It has always been the fundamental feature of our judicial system that the courts do only decide issues that are alive; not dead or those that have become hypothetical or only of academic importance. … Continue reading Telekom Cellular Sdn Bhd (Formerly Known As MRCB Telecommunications Sdn Bhd) v Kabelect Sdn Bhd [2000] 3 MLJ 254 CA →

“[54] The law on what constitutes a lease, tenancy exempt from registration or a licence is very much trite. Learned authors Teo Keang Sood and Khaw Lake Tee in their acclaimed treatise Land Law in Malaysia Cases and Commentaries (3rd Edition, LexisNexis 2012) ('Teo and Khaw') have this to say at p 353: A lease is … Continue reading Innab Salil & Ors v Verve Suites Mont’ Kiara Management Corp [2020] 12 MLJ 16 FC →

“Modern capitalism is a pro at two things: generating wealth and generating envy. Perhaps they go hand in hand; wanting to surpass your peers can be the fuel of hard work. But life isn’t any fun without a sense of enough. Happiness, as it’s said, is just results minus expectations.” Excerpt FromThe Psychology of Money: … Continue reading QOTD →

“All these three cases deal with a similar point, ie that where a vital issue was not raised in the pleadings it could not be allowed to be argued and to succeed on appeal.” Lee Ah Chor v Southern Bank Bhd [1991] 1 MLJ 428 SC

“Often in the real world, it’s not the smart who get ahead, but the bold.” Excerpt FromRich Dad Poor DadRobert T. KiyosakiThis material may be protected by copyright.

[67] A passage from Civil Remedies in Malaysia may make the point clearer where the learned author states the following at p 14: It has been explained that ‘[a] contract is a contract from the time it is made, and not from the time performance is due’. The promisee, while awaiting performance, is entitled to … Continue reading Damansara Realty Bhd v Bungsar Hill Holdings Sdn Bhd & Anor [2011] 6 MLJ 464 FC →

"Besides, I take it to be an universal principle of law and justice, that no man can take advantage of his own wrong. Now it would be most inconsistent with that principle, to permit the defendant to protect himself against the consequences of this action, by afterwards setting up his own wrongful act at a … Continue reading Alghussein Establishment v Eton College [1991] 1 All ER 267 →

"It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." — Marcus Aurelius

“My life philosophy has been a simple one: try as far as possible to be the proverbial common man, lead a simple life (to the extent life can be simple) with humility and be grateful to Allah for what He has bestowed me.” Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Yusof

“The only way to win in a Las Vegas casino is to exit as soon as you enter.” Excerpt FromThe Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and HappinessMorgan HouselThis material may be protected by copyright.