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).
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6 reasons why you need a Will
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.
What is a “prima facie” case? A (very) brief explanation
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
JUST A SHORT TRIP ACROSS THE BORDER (PART 2/3)
Mun Tak and Janet were immediately detained. The crystalline substance was later confirmed to be methamphetamine also known on the street as “ice”, “syabu” or “crystal” weighing about 300g.
JUST A SHORT TRIP ACROSS THE BORDER (PART 1/3)
For those living in Johor Bahru (pre-pandemic era), the scene of thousands of commuters crossing the causeway to and from Singapore during peak hours is a common sight. It is estimated that each day, around 350,000.00 travellers cross the 1 kilometer causeway making it one of the world busiest border crossings.
They Kidnapped My Daughter!!!
A lot of us are aware of the danger of fake news and disinformation. Its menace has become more prevalent especially in the self-regulated world of social media. This is a story concerning one of our clients who was at the receiving end of a disinformation attack.
The story of one Madam Lim
Let me tell you the story of one Madam Lim Peck Joo (not her real name). I knew her from her stall in Segambut where she sells her renown pork soup noodle....
