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As explained in our post outlining the divorce process in Malaysia, generally there are two types of divorces, joint petition divorce (mutual consent divorce) and unilateral petition divorce. Upon obtaining the Order, the parties are deemed divorced pursuant to the terms agreed in the Order. What happens if the parties (either one party or both parties) want to amend, or vary the terms of the Divorce Order (also known as...

Understanding copyright laws is more important than ever in today’s increasingly digital world. This is particularly true in Malaysia, where diverse creative industries flourish. This article explores the basics of copyright law in Malaysia, discussing the rights granted under the law, the forms of protection available to copyright holders, and the legal mechanisms to enforce these rights. Copyright and its examples Copyright law is a subset of intellectual property (IP) law that...

A creditor can apply to the court to have a company liquidated under the Companies Act 2016 (“the Act”) if the debt is unpaid when it is due. A creditor who intends to wind up a company must first serve a statutory notice under Section 466 of the Act (“S.466 Notice”) to demand the sum due before filing a winding-up petition. After receiving the S.466 Notice, the debtor company has...

Concept of Intellectual Property Intellectual property (IP) rights are any rights associated with intangible assets owned by a person or company. Intangible assets refer to non-physical property, including the right of ownership in intellectual property. It is a legal concept that grants exclusive rights to the creator or owner of intangible assets. There are four significant types of protections for IP: Copyright – This branch of IP laws protects creative...