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In the complex theatre of corporate governance, information is the primary currency. For a director to navigate their fiduciary duties—acting in the best interest of the company with reasonable care, skill, and diligence—they must be fully apprised of the company’s financial health and operational pulse. This necessity is protected by a legal cornerstone often described … Continue reading Understanding Directors’ Right of Inspection in Corporate Governance →

1. Background and Facts The appellant, the registered proprietor of a shop-house in Bangsar Baru, entered into a tenancy agreement with the respondents for the ground floor for a period of two years "plus a further 2 years option". Following a subsequent sale agreement between the appellant and a third party (Quill Construction Sdn Bhd), the … Continue reading Case Summary: Luggage Distributors (M) Sdn Bhd v. Tan Hor Teng @ Tan Tien Chi & Anor [1995] 1 MLRA 225 →

1. Case Information Court: Court of Appeal, Putrajaya. Coram: Aziah Ali, Hamid Sultan Abu Backer, Umi Kalthum Abdul Majid JJCA. Decision Date: 9 May 2014. Parties: China Road & Bridge Corporation & Anor (Appellants/1st and 2nd Defendants) vs. DCX Technologies Sdn Bhd (Respondent/Plaintiff). 2. Background and Facts The Plaintiff and 1st Defendant entered into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to … Continue reading Case Summary: China Road & Bridge Corporation & Anor v. DCX Technologies Sdn Bhd [2014] 5 MLRA 289 →

1. Case Information Court: Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur. Coram: Lamin Mohd Yunus PCA, Edgar Joseph Jr FCJ, NH Chan JCA. Decision Date: 24 May 1997. Parties: Kimlin Housing Development Sdn Bhd (Appellant/Borrower Company) vs. Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd & Ors (Respondents/Bank and Receivers & Managers). 2. Background and Facts The Appellant, a registered proprietor of various lands, executed two legal … Continue reading Case Summary: Kimlin Housing Development Sdn Bhd v. Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd & Ors [1997] 1 MLRA 267 →

1. Case Information Court: Court of Appeal, Putrajaya. Coram: Ramly Ali, Mohtarudin Baki, David Wong Dak Wah JJCA. Decision Date: 16 May 2013. Parties: Nippon Express (M) Sdn Bhd and Nittsu Transport Service (M) Sdn Bhd (Appellants) vs. Che Kiang Realty Sdn Bhd (Respondent). 2. Background and Facts On 5 June 1997, the appellants signed Purchase Forms and Offers to Purchase for … Continue reading Case Summary: Nippon Express (M) Sdn Bhd v. Che Kiang Realty Sdn Bhd & Another Appeal [2014] 1 MLRA 558 →

1. Background and Facts Urban Domain Sdn Bhd (UDSB) initiated a common-law derivative action on behalf of PINS OSC & Maintenance Services Sdn Bhd (OSC), a joint-venture company, against Perak Integrated Network Services Sdn Bhd (PINS) for "loss of profit arising out of a breach of a Management Agreement ('MA') and First Supplemental Agreement ('1st SMA')". PINS … Continue reading Case Summary: Perak Integrated Network Services Sdn Bhd v. Pins Osc & Maintenance Services Sdn Bhd & Anor and Other Appeals [2026] 3 MLRA 1 →

1. Overview This case involved an appeal by 46 house buyers (Appellants) against a High Court decision that dismissed their claim to enforce a statutory guarantee and indemnity against the directors (Respondents) of a developer company, Yusen Jaya Sdn Bhd. The Appellants sought to recover a judgment sum of RM4,593,372.67 previously awarded against the developer for structural defects and late delivery. 2. … Continue reading Case Summary: Lim Chon Jet @ Lim Chon Jat & Ors v. Wee Ai Hua & Anor [2023] 1 MLRA 464 →

The landmark case of Folin & Brothers Sdn Bhd (in liquidation) v. Wong Boon Sun & Ors [2009] 4 MLRA 170 CA serves as a vital reminder to legal practitioners about the scrupulous adherence required when navigating the "treacherous waters" of contempt proceedings. Because contempt is quasi-criminal and involves the potential loss of liberty, Malaysian courts do not tolerate vague allegations … Continue reading Contempt of Court: Key Lessons from a 13-Year Case Delay →

The Court of Appeal decision in Inter Heritage (M) Sdn Bhd v. Asa Sports Sdn Bhd [2008] 3 MLRA 122 CA serves as a critical reminder for legal practitioners and businesses regarding the strict requirements for obtaining and enforcing injunctions in Malaysia. Case Summary The plaintiff, the owner of the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, entered into a … Continue reading Case Summary: Inter Heritage (M) Sdn Bhd v. Asa Sports Sdn Bhd [2008] 3 MLRA 122 CA →

In the case of Projek Lebuh Raya Utara-Selatan Sdn Bhd v. Kim Seng Enterprise (Kedah) Sdn Bhd [2013] 4 MLRA 68 CA, the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court decision that had initially found the appellant (PLUS) liable for breach of contract and negligence regarding remedial works following a landslide.+3 Case Summary Background: The respondent owned … Continue reading Case Summary: Projek Lebuh Raya Utara-Selatan Sdn Bhd v. Kim Seng Enterprise (Kedah) Sdn Bhd [2013] 4 MLRA 68 CA →