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Macro Prosperity Sdn Bhd v. Cimb Bank Bhd [2017] 1 CLJ 708 MT: “[45] This court cannot agree with the submission of the plaintiff that this provision means the plaintiff is entitled to double rental from the defendant for holding over after the expiry or determination of the tenancy. First this is because it was … Continue reading Macro Prosperity Sdn Bhd v. Cimb Bank Bhd [2017] 1 CLJ 708 MT →

“The poor and middle class work for money,” he would say. “The rich make money. The more real you think money is, the harder you will work for it. If you can grasp the idea that money is not real, you will grow richer faster.” Excerpt FromRich Dad Poor DadRobert T. KiyosakiThis material may be … Continue reading QOTD →

Dusun Desaru Sdn Bhd & Anor v Wang Ah Yu & Ors [1995] 5 MLJ 449 HC: ... Now, from my understanding of the law, the veil of privilege may be waived, but both parties must consent to the waiver (Theodoropoulas o Theodoropoulas [1963] P 311). But a caveat must be lodged. There is always … Continue reading Dusun Desaru Sdn Bhd & Anor v Wang Ah Yu & Ors [1995] 5 MLJ 449 HC →

Malayan Banking Bhd. v. Foo See Moi [1981] 2 MLJ 17 FC: It is settled law that letters written without prejudice are inadmissible in evidence of the negotiations attempted. This is in order not to fetter but to enlarge the scope of the negotiations, so that a solution acceptable to both sides can be more … Continue reading Malayan Banking Bhd. v. Foo See Moi [1981] 2 MLJ 17 FC →

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 →