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The case of JIGARLAL KANTILAL DOSHI v. AMANAH RAYA BERHAD [2012] 1 MLRA 40 was an appeal to the Federal Court (Putrajaya, 19 October 2011) concerning the setting aside of a grant of probate. The Federal Court adjudicated two main questions of law: Question 1: Whether Amanah Raya Berhad ('ARB') could petition for a grant of probate under … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: JIGARLAL KANTILAL DOSHI v. AMANAH RAYA BERHAD [2012] 1 MLRA 40 FC →

The case of NEXGRAM LAND SDN BHD v. SPACIOUS GLORY SDN BHD & ANOR [2023] 1 MLRA 492 before the Court of Appeal concerned the rescission of a Share Sale Agreement due to misrepresentation, challenging a High Court order for specific performance. The Court of Appeal ultimately allowed the Appellant's appeal and dismissed the Respondents' cross-appeals, setting aside the … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: NEXGRAM LAND SDN BHD v. SPACIOUS GLORY SDN BHD & ANOR [2023] 1 MLRA 492 CA →

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The case of SIMCITY-ETE VENTURE SDN BHD v. KOPERASI PEMBANGUNAN KAMPUNG TRADISIONAL TASEK PULAU PINANG BERHAD [2022] 2 MLRA 472 before the Court of Appeal concerned an appeal by the 3rd Defendant (D3) against the High Court's decision allowing the Plaintiff's claim for unjust enrichment and dismissing D3's counterclaim. The Court of Appeal ultimately allowed the appeal in … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: SIMCITY-ETE VENTURE SDN BHD v. KOPERASI PEMBANGUNAN KAMPUNG TRADISIONAL TASEK PULAU PINANG BERHAD [2022] 2 MLRA 472 CA →

The case of SAAD MARWI v. CHAN HWAN HUA & ANOR [2001] 1 MLRA 493 (Court of Appeal, Kuala Lumpur, 24 March 2001) is a seminal Malaysian judgment on the doctrine of inequality of bargaining power and its recognition in Malaysian jurisprudence.The Court of Appeal allowed the appellant's appeal, concluding that the agreement was an unconscionable bargain … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: SAAD MARWI v. CHAN HWAN HUA & ANOR [2001] 1 MLRA 493 CA →

The case of ZURAIMY KUSHAILI v. SARAWAK ENERGY BERHAD [2021] 4 MLRA 384 centered on the interpretation of a clause in a fixed-term employment contract concerning the employee's benefits upon non-renewal. The Court of Appeal allowed the plaintiff's appeal, ruling that the employer had an obligation to grant one of two benefits. Issues for Determination The main issue … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: ZURAIMY KUSHAILI v. SARAWAK ENERGY BERHAD [2021] 4 MLRA 384 →

This case concerned the appropriate measure of damages following a decree of rescission for fraudulent misrepresentation.The Court of Appeal dismissed the plaintiff's appeal and allowed the defendant's appeal in part, clarifying the distinction between damages for rescission and damages for breach of contract. Issue The sole question before the Court of Appeal was the measure of … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: ABDUL RAZAK DATUK ABU SAMAH v. SHAH ALAM PROPERTIES SDN BHD & ANOTHER APPEAL [1999] 1 MLRA 307 CA →

This case addresses the crucial distinction between a novation agreement and an assignment/conveyance on sale for the purpose of stamp duty assessment under the Malaysian Stamp Act 1949 (the Act). 1. Facts: The Appellant, Nike Global Trading BV Singapore Branch, entered into a Novation Agreement with the original lender (NEON) and the borrower (NIKE Malaysia) concerning an Intercompany … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: NIKE GLOBAL TRADING BV SINGAPORE BRANCH v. PEMUNGUT DUTI SETEM MALAYSIA [2025] 6 MLRA 924 CA →

Case Summary: Bungsar Hill Holdings Sdn Bhd v. Damansara Realty Berhad [2019] 3 MLRA 265 FC Court and Date: Federal Court, Putrajaya (13 March 2019) Main Legal Principle (Held):The Federal Court dismissed the appeal and held that, in a case of competing claims for land acquisition compensation under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 (LAA), the unsuccessful claimant … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: BUNGSAR HILL HOLDINGS SDN BHD v. DAMANSARA REALTY BERHAD [2019] 3 MLRA 265 FC →

Intro This case concerned the true construction of clauses 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 of a 2013 Agreement for the production of editorial content and securing advertisements, specifically focusing on whether there was an operative provision for a Minimum Guaranteed Sum ("MGS") and the effect of a "reasonable endeavours" clause. The Federal Court dismissed the appeal, upholding … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: THE NEW STRAITS TIMES PRESS (MALAYSIA) BERHAD v. AIDEAH COMMUNICATION SDN BHD [2025] 4 MLRA 330 FC →