Author: nickvooi

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 →

The Proper Plaintiff Rule is one of the most critical foundational principles in company law. It dictates who has the legal right (locus standi) to initiate a lawsuit when a corporate entity has suffered a legal injury. Derived from the landmark English case of Foss v. Harbottle (1843) 2 Hare 461, this rule states that if a wrong … Continue reading The Proper Plaintiff Rule: Why Only the Company Can Sue →

You walk into the developer's sales gallery, and there it is: the perfect showroom unit. The layout is brilliant, the finishes are luxurious, and that beautifully covered balcony is exactly what you dreamed of. You're sold. But what happens when you finally get the keys and the property you receive doesn't quite match the one … Continue reading That Showroom Unit You Loved? This Federal Court Case Reveals Why It Might Not Matter. →

Introduction: The 50/50 Partnership Paradox It is a foundational risk in corporate structuring. Two partners, equal owners, build a successful enterprise on a bedrock of shared vision. Then, trust erodes, disputes emerge, and the relationship fractures. With a 50/50 split in both shareholding and board representation, neither party can outvote the other. The company’s operations … Continue reading 3 Surprising Legal Truths About Power in a 50/50 Business Deadlock →