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DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is a scientific and medical test that is capable of identifying a person's genes, chromosomes or proteins.

The recently released written grounds of judgment for this matter has provided welcome clarification on several important issues for providers of aviation services.

The Mareva Injunction originated from Lord Denning's statutory interpretation in Mareva Compania Naveria SA v. International Bulkcarriers SA [1980] 1 All ER 213.

In our previous edition, we have looked into the commencement of a legal suit. However, they may be instances where drastic measures need to be taken in order to protect a party's rights...

In the first half of 2019, Malaysia's Court of Appeal considered no less than four appeals relating to applications to restrain the calling of performance bonds in the construction sector.

The Privy Council in Singularis Holdings Ltd v Pricewaterhouse Coopers [2014] UKPC 36 ("Singularis") has clarified the extent to which courts can render common law assistance for cross-border insolvencies.

Saya, Amer Hamzah Arshad, mewakili pihak Pempetisyen, Syahrul Syazwan Bin Salehin yang hadir pada pagi ini.

In this recent decision, the Court of Appeal considered, for the first time, the issue of distribution of the surplus assets of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("SPAC") upon its voluntary winding-up...

In Safari Alliance Sdn Bhd v Tiger Synergy Berhad (and Another Originating Summons) [2020] 3 AMR 798, the Malaysian High Court dismissed an attempt by a company to hold a general meeting...

There are broadly three types of legal privilege - legal advice privilege, litigation privilege and "Without Prejudice" privilege.

The Reynolds privilege is concerned to provide a proper degree of protection for responsible journalism when reporting matters of public concern.

In October 2013, a company known as Instant Bonus Development Sdn Bhd applied for and obtained financial facilities from Malaysian Building Society Berhad.

On July 1, 2019, in Jaya Sudhir a/l Jayaram v Nautical Supreme Sdn Bhd & Ors (Federal Court Civil Appeal No. 02(i)-83-09/2018(W)) ("Jaya Sudhir Jayaram"),

Recently, the Court of Appeal has affirmed the High Court's decision of Fice Fransina Nenobais v. Lee Hee Chooi[1] which ruled in favour of an undocumented migrant worker to file a claim for unpaid wages in the Labour Court.

During the DI, the Claimant admitted guilt in respect of the third charge and disputed the remaining charges.

Despite being one of the fast-growing countries in the Southeast Asian region, Malaysia falls behind from the 150 countries across the globe that have amended their legislations...

Pursuant to Article 10(1)(a) of the supreme law of the land viz. the Federal Constitution, it is well enunciated that every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expressions.