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The need for written arbitral awards: An analysis of the Federal Court Decision in Telekom v Obnet

February 02, 2025

This article analyses the Federal Court’s decision in Telekom Malaysia Berhad v. Obnet Sdn Bhd, highlighting the necessity of written arbitral awards under the Arbitration Act 2005. It underscores the importance of adhering to statutory requirement...

Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Malaysia: A Blueprint for the Future of Construction

November 26, 2024

The Government has recently mandated the use of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) software. This article discusses what exactly the BIM software is, its benefits, and the challenges that may arise in its implementation.

The new Occupational Safety and Health (Construction Work)(Design & Management) Regulations 2024

November 04, 2024

This article provides an overview of the new Occupational Safety and Health (Construction Work) (Design and Management) Regulations 2024

Collateral warranties – Are they ‘construction contracts’ which can be adjudicated?

October 16, 2024

Collateral warranties are common in the construction industry, giving third parties contractual rights against contractors should defects arise in respect of the contractual works. However, are collateral warranties ‘construction contracts’ givin...

Architectural Disputes in Malaysia: A Legal Lesson for Foreign Architecture Firms

October 07, 2024

In this article, we delve into a recent High Court decision in Malaysia, wherein the court highlighted the importance of registration under the Architects Act 1967 to avoid potential legal pitfalls that foreign architecture firms may face. The case s...

Arbitrability of a Minority Oppression Claim

August 28, 2024

Can a minority oppression claim be resolved through arbitration? The recent case of Teo Heng Tatt v All Kurma Sdn Bhd & Ors [2024] MLJU 1536 discusses this point.