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Oppression Remedies and Quasi Partnerships under the Companies Act 2016

April 21, 2026

The article examines the High Court decision in Soon Lai Tiong v Lim Tian Fei & Ors [2026] MLJU 646, reaffirming the equitable basis of minority oppression relief under section 346 of the Companies Act 2016 in the context of closely held companies. I...

A Commentary on Golden Plus Holdings Bhd & Ors v China Idea Development Ltd & Ors [2025] MLJU 3413

April 17, 2026

In Golden Plus Holdings Bhd & Ors v China Idea Development Ltd & Ors [2025] MLJU 3413, the High Court delivered one of the most comprehensive Malaysian judgments addressing corporate fraud, civil conspiracy and breaches of fiduciary duty within a mul...

Dismissal from Employment for Providing False Personal Information

March 12, 2025

The High Court’s decision in Quest International University Perak v. Muniandy Munusamy [2023] CLJU 2945 is an important case in employment law as it examines the complexities surrounding the termination of an employee for providing false academic c...

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