Latest

Personal Legal Procedures
Discharge from Bankruptcy

Discharge from Bankruptcy

A person who is declared bankrupt may end his bankruptcy either by way of discharge or annulment. An annulment refers to the termination of a Bankruptcy Order against a bankrupt as if he had never been declared bankrupt. On the other hand, a discharge from a bankruptcy order releases a bankrupt from all debts provable in bankruptcy except for debts due to the Government, State, and Attorney General in respect...
Housing
Legal Guidelines on Buying a House in Malaysia – Part 1

Legal Guidelines on Buying a House in Malaysia – Part 1

Buying a property can be daunting, especially for a first-time purchaser. Ministry of Finance reported that more than 300,000 transactions valued at RM145 billion were recorded in the local property market in 2021. This figure indicates the dynamic nature of the property market and the high volume of activity in buying and selling houses in this country. Whether you’re considering buying your first home or looking to sell a property, proper legal...
Criminal Law
Sexual Harassment in Workplace

Sexual Harassment in Workplace

Understanding the seriousness of sexual harassment No matter in which industry or sector, sexual harassment in the workplace is widely reported and regarded as a serious misconduct that takes a toll on one’s dignity, regardless of its form. It affects the victim physically and mentally in ways that may: decreases one’s motivation to work creates anger and a hostile environment disrupts one’s daily life affects career and ability to perform...
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Enforcement of Judgment in Civil Cases in Malaysia

Enforcement of Judgment in Civil Cases in Malaysia

Introduction At the end of every court trial, a judgment will be rewarded to the winning party. The losing party is now left with a list of orders for them to comply with and obey. What if they refuse or fail to follow such an order made against them? Can Court compel them to act as they were ordered to? The answer is, yes. The court has the power to...
× Available on Whatsapp