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Case Analysis: Yap Teck Ngian v. Yap Hong Lang & Ors [2007] 1 MLRA 869 Court: Federal Court, Putrajaya. Judges: Alauddin Mohd Sheriff, Nik Hashim, Hashim Yusoff FCJJ. Citation: [2007] 1 MLRA 869; 5 MLJ 756; 5 CLJ 290. 1. Introduction This landmark Federal Court decision is the definitive authority in Malaysian probate law regarding the procedural prerequisites for initiating a contentious probate action. The … Continue reading Case analysis: Yap Teck Ngian v. Yap Hong Lang & Ors [2007] 1 MLRA 869 FC →

The Federal Court case of Setiakon Engineering Sdn Bhd v. Mak Yan Tai & Anor 5 MLRA 791 is a landmark decision concerning the indefeasibility of land title under the National Land Code (NLC) and the legal consequences of setting aside a judgment used to effect a fraudulent transfer. 1. Background Facts The original registered … Continue reading Case Analysis: Setiakon Engineering Sdn Bhd v. Mak Yan Tai & Anor [2024] 5 MLRA 791 FC →

1. Case Information Court: Supreme Court (Kuala Lumpur) Judges: Chong Siew Fai CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Peh Swee Chun FCJ, and Shaik Daud JCA Date of Judgment: 22 September 1995 Parties: Asia Commercial Finance (M) Bhd (Appellant/Finance Company) v Kawal Teliti Sdn Bhd (Respondent/Borrower) 2. Synopsis of Facts The appellant granted the respondent a fixed loan of RM750,000 to finance a … Continue reading Case Analysis: Asia Commercial Finance (M) Bhd v Kawal Teliti Sdn Bhd [1995] 3 MLJ 189 SC →

This is a key Malaysian land law case, decided by the Privy Council, which focused on the principles governing the removal of a private caveat and the courts' approach to conflicting affidavit evidence, particularly in the context of an application for summary judgment (though the procedure was for caveat removal under the National Land Code). … Continue reading Case Analysis: Eng Mee Yong & Ors v V Letchumanan [1979] 2 MLJ 212 PC →

In commercial and legal practice, particularly concerning property and contractual disputes, the stakeholder occupies a crucial and distinct role. A stakeholder is an independent third party, often a solicitor, who is entrusted with a sum of money or property (the "stakeholder sum") to be held on behalf of the contracting parties pending the fulfillment of a pre-determined … Continue reading The Fiduciary Duty of a Stakeholder: A Position of Trust and Neutrality →

The case of Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd v. Etiqa Takaful Berhad [2016] 5 MLRA 529 is a landmark Federal Court decision that serves as a cornerstone for minimal curial intervention and a robust pro-arbitration stance in Malaysia. The ruling clarified the mandatory nature of stays under the amended Arbitration Act 2005 and established how arbitration clauses can be validly incorporated by … Continue reading Case Analysis: Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd v. Etiqa Takaful Berhad [2016] 5 MLRA 529 →

The case of Icon City Development Sdn Bhd v. Lee Kean Hwa & Ors [2026] 1 MLRA 131 FC is a landmark Federal Court ruling regarding the interpretation of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) for commercial properties—specifically, how to calculate the deadline for delivering vacant possession and the resulting liquidated damages (LD) for delays. 1. Case Background … Continue reading Key Takeaways from Icon City v. Lee Kean Hwa Case →

The case of Sime Darby Bhd & Ors v. Dato' Seri Ahmad Zubair @ Ahmad Zubir bin Hj Murshid & Ors (Tun Musa Hitam & Ors, third parties) [2012] 9 MLJ 464 (also reported as 2 MLRH 466) is a significant authority in Malaysian company and procedural law, particularly concerning fiduciary duties among co-directors and the limitations of third-party proceedings for … Continue reading Case Analysis: Sime Darby Bhd & Ors v. Dato’ Seri Ahmad Zubair @ Ahmad Zubir bin Hj Murshid & Ors (Tun Musa Hitam & Ors, third parties) [2012] 9 MLJ 464 →

The case of Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd [2025] 6 MLRH 562 is a significant High Court decision that reinforces the mandatory nature of arbitration stays and the doctrine of estoppel by conduct in alternative dispute resolution. 1. Case Information Court: High Court Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Citation: [2025] 6 MLRH 562. Parties: Pestech … Continue reading Case Analysis: Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd [2025] 6 MLRH 562 →

The case of Fullji Realty Sdn Bhd v. Lim Yong Meng serves as a foundational authority in Malaysian law regarding the breach of warranty of authority by solicitors and the procedural nature of third-party proceedings. Although the judgment was delivered ex post facto following a settlement between the parties, it provides a comprehensive judicial illustration of how such disputes are adjudicated. 1. … Continue reading Case Analysis: Fullji Realty Sdn Bhd v. Lim Yong Meng [2007] 3 MLJ 39 →