Landmark Federal Court Ruling Reshapes Foreign Arbitral Award Enforcement in Malaysia: The Tumpuan Megah Decision
A Game-Changing Decision for International Arbitration On 13 August 2025, Malaysia’s Federal Court delivered a watershed judgment that fundamentally clarifies how foreign arbitral awards can be enforced in Malaysia.
Navigating the Legal Minefield: Protecting Legitimate Transactions Amid Gambling and Moneylending Disputes
Introduction Recent decisions by the Malaysian Federal Court have raised concerns about the enforcement of financial transactions, particularly in cases involving gambling debts, moneylending, and legitimate commercial arrangements like put option agreements.