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In a landmark decision in Tan Chong Kean v Yeoh Tai Chuan & Anor [2018] 2 MLJ 699 FC, delivered on 18 December 2017, the Federal Court decisively affirmed that a solicitor’s breach of legal professional privilege under Section 126 of the Evidence Act 1950 (EA) provides the client with a direct cause of action for damages and … Continue reading Understanding Legal Professional Privilege: Key Rulings in The Case Of Tan Chong Kean
In laymen's term, a Writ especially in the context of civil case/claim in Malaysia, is basically a document issued by the Court directing the Defendant to attend Court because the Plaintiff has filed a claim against the Defendant. Some people also refer a Writ as "Summons" or "Saman" (in Bahasa Malaysia).
It is common knowledge that any non-muslim adult in Malaysia could draw up a will expressing his wishes on how his assets are to be distributed after he has passed away. Here are a few reasons why you might consider making one.
On 24 January 2022, the High Court of Malaya ruled that a "prima facie" case had been established against Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (DPM). So what is a "prima facie" case? This is (very) a brief explanation. Cambridge Dictionary defines "prima facie" as: "adjective, based on what seems to … Continue reading What is a “prima facie” case? A (very) brief explanation
Before the pandemic and lockdowns in 2020, the concept of “Working From Home (WFH)” or remote working had actively been discussed and debated as an alternative way of working.