“Can an illegitimate child inherit assets from a deceased parent’s estate under the laws of intestacy?” Case: TAN KAH FATT & ANOR V TAN YING [2023] 1 LNS 63 Brief Facts: • This suit arose following the death of Tan Kah Yong who passed away on 7th October 2012 due to a motor-vehicle accident. HeRead more
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“Whether the Minister holds ‘absolute discretion’ in banning publications?” Case: HEW KUAN YAU v MENTERI DALAM NEGERI & ORS [2022] 8 CLJ 880 Brief Facts: The Appellant [Hew]is the author of a comic book (“the Book”) published on 18 April 2019. The title of the Book is Belt and Road initiative for Win. The BookRead more
“Can a homeowner/employer be deemed liable for the torts committed by his independent contractors?” Case: HEMRAJ & CO SDN BHD V TENAGA NASIONAL BHD [2022] 1 LNS 2918 Brief Facts: The Appellant (‘Hemraj & Co’), owned a bungalow and had hired third-party contractors to carry out excavation works to connect the septic tank of theRead more
“Whether father is entitled to custody of a child despite allegations of immoral and unethical behaviour against the father” Case: BSO V JEH [2022] 7 AMR 446 Brief Facts: This is a matter before the High Court on the application by the Applicant (“Mother”) for sole guardianship and custody, as well as care and controlRead more
“Whether order for reinstatement is appropriate for a high-ranking officer who was dismissed?” Case: NOVARTIS CORPORATION (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD v. MAHKAMAH PERUSAHAAN MALAYSIA & ORS [2022] 5 MLRA 584 Brief Facts: This is a Court of Appeal decision against the High Court’s findings which had previously affirmed Industrial Court’s award. The Appellant, Novartis Corporation (Malaysia)Read more
“Whether a private security company can be held vicariously liable for the violent conduct of its employee involving firearms during the course of employment?” Case: GMP KAISAR SECURITY (M) SDN BHD v. MOHAMAD AMIRUL AMIN BIN MOHAMED AMIR [2022] 1 LNS 2455 Brief Facts: This is a Federal Court appeal against the Court of Appeal’sRead more
“Whether or not press statements made by an employee in his capacity as a trade union officer or member, against his employer should warrant his dismissal?” Case: ISMAIL NASARUDDIN ABDUL WAHAB v MALAYSIAN AIRLINE SYSTEM BHD [2022] MLRAU 230 Brief Facts: The Respondent, Malaysian Airlines Berhad (“MAS”) was the national carrier of Malaysia. TheRead more
“When does a car park in a condominium deemed common property?” Case: SRI KELADI SDN BHD (in liquidation) v BUKIT OUG CONDOMINIUM JOINT MANAGEMENT BODY [2022] 6 AMR 296 Brief Facts: The Appellant, Sri Keladi Sdn Bhd (in liquidation) (“Sri Keladi”) was the developer of the Bukit OUG Condominium which compromised residential and commercial parcelsRead more
“Should a motorist be held liable or partly liable for an accident only on account of he/she not having a valid motorcycle licence?” Case: AHMAD ZULFENDI ANUAR v. MOHD SHAHRIL ABDUL RAHMAN [2022] 1 LNS 1732 Brief Facts: An accident occurred on 15 December 2017 between Ahmad Zulfendi’s motorcycle and the car driven by MohdRead more
“Whether a child born overseas to a foreign Father and to a Malaysian Mother can acquire Malaysian citizenship automatically by operation of law under the Federal Constitution?” Case: MAHISHA SULAIHA ABDUL MAJEED v. KETUA PENGARAH PENDAFTARAN & ORS & ANOTHER APPEAL* [2022] 1 LNS 1754 – COURT OF APPEAL Brief Facts: There are two appealsRead more
