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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 →

The case involved an appeal by the plaintiffs (Balakrishnan A/L Devaraj and his wife, Girija Devy A/P Gopinath Nair) against the dismissal of their claim by the High Court. The Court of Appeal unanimously allowed the appeal in favor of the plaintiffs. Legal Principle The central legal issue was misrepresentation and the right of the innocent party to rescind the … Continue reading Case Summary: Balakrisnan Devaraj & Anor v. Admiral Cove Development Sdn Bhd [2010] 5 MLRA 776 CA →

The recent Malaysian Court of Appeal judgment in CHUBB INSURANCE MALAYSIA BERHAD (DAHULUNYA DIKENALI SEBAGAI ACE JERNEH INSURANCE BERHAD) v. ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MALAYSIA) BERHAD [2024] 4 MLRA 168 has provided critical clarity on the interplay between the 'follow the settlements clause' (FTSC) and the 'claims co-operation clause' (CCC) in reinsurance contracts. The decision strongly affirms … Continue reading CASE SUMMARY: CHUBB INSURANCE MALAYSIA BERHAD (DAHULUNYA DIKENALI SEBAGAI ACE JERNEH INSURANCE BERHAD) v. ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MALAYSIA) BERHAD [2024] 4 MLRA 168 CA →

Parties: The plaintiff is the Trengganu State Economic Development Corporation, a statutory body. The defendant is Nadefinco Ltd., a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1965. Agreement: On December 8, 1965, the parties signed a written agreement concerning approximately 33,500 acres of land in Trengganu for planting oil palms. The plaintiff leased the land to the … Continue reading Case Analysis:  Trengganu State Economic Development Corporation v. Nadefinco Ltd [1982] 1 MLRH 644 HC →

The English landmark case of Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland NV v. Burch [1997] 1 All ER 144 established a profound equitable principle: the jurisdiction of the court to set aside a contract as an unconscionable bargain. This principle serves as a safeguard for individuals who are "not equal to protecting themselves," allowing equity to intervene when a transaction … Continue reading The Shield of the Vulnerable: The Legal Principle of Unconscionability in Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland NV v. Burch →

Case Name: Barat Estates Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Parawakan Subramanian & Ors [2000] 1 MLRA 404 CA Court: Court of Appeal Date: 26 May 2000 Key Issue:  Whether an employer is obligated to indemnify employees under Section 13(1) of the Employment Act 1955 (EA) for failure to give notice of termination when the business is sold, despite … Continue reading Case Analysis: Barat Estates Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Parawakan Subramanian & Ors [2000] 1 MLRA 404 CA →