Fixed Term or Permanent Employee: One Size Does Not Fit All
The recent decision of the Industrial Court in Azalina binthi Adham v. Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Award No. 1087 of 2023) discusses factors considered in determining that the claimant was employed under a genuine fixed term contract which came to end through the natural effluxion of time, and not deemed as a permanent employment.
Income Tax Act Provision Struck Down for Contravention of Federal Constitution
4(a) of the Income Tax Act 1967 (“the Act”), charges to income tax, the gains or profits from a business. S. 4C of the Act,
Restoring Order to S. 33(1) of the Government Proceedings Act 1956
The Firm’s Mr T Sudhar and Miss Tania Edward appeared for the Appellant in Rajamani a/p Meyappa Chettiar v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Klang & Anor (Civil Appeal No. B-01(A)-902-12/2022),
Judgment Creditors Beware: Importance of Inquiries Before Sale of Movable Property
In the case of Tenaga Nasional Bhd v. Transformer Repairs & Services Sdn Bhd & Ors [2024] 1 CLJ 110, the Court of Appeal decided that an execution creditor,
Reading Between the Pixels: The Interpretation of Emojis by the Courts
Emojis have transformed modern communication. From casual conversations to social media posts and even professional communications, these symbols now play a significant role in digital communications. Consequently, Courts in various jurisdictions have had to decipher emojis within legal contexts, thereby redefining the boundaries of linguistic interpretation. Emojis and the Formation of Contracts The formation of …
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From Keyboards to Courtrooms: Defamation Dangers in Online Reviews
In today’s digital world, we often rely on honest online reviews to help us decide where to go, what services to use, and which products to buy.