On 7 June 2020, the Government announced that the CMCO will be replaced with the Recovery Conditional Movement Control Order from 10 June 2020 to 31 August 2020.

The sale and purchase agreement is the primary definitive document which governs the rights and obligations of developers and purchasers of properties.

Facts Teoh Kok Seong (the ‘Appellant') had purchased a double-storey house from the Heesland Sdn Bhd (the ‘1st Respondent').

Lakefront Residence Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor (and 3 Other Appeals) [2023] MLJU 2352...

The Limitation Act 1953 provides the limitation period of 6 years where a plaintiff is allowed to enforce its rights against any contractual or tortious claim.

One of the ways for a company to unlock funds, increase profits and enhance cash flow by freeing capital is through a "sales-and-leaseback" arrangement.

One of the questions before the Federal Court in Remeggious Krishnan v SKS Southern Sdn Bhd (1) was whether a "split claim" could be filed by a homebuyer with the tribunal for homebuyers claims...

STA 1985 has been amended a few times over the years since its enactment as a result of criticisms and complaints voiced against its inadequacy and obsolete application.

The 1st respondent ("Muafakat Kekal") was the developer of the residential condominium development known as Palm Spring Condominium @ Damansara ("the Condominium").

Our partner, John Chan, was recently interviewed by iProperty.com.my for the article titled "When can you take a property developer to court in Malaysia?"

With the rise in land and property prices, many have chosen to live in condominiums where there are common properties and facilities shared between the residents, such as swimming pools...

The 1st respondent ("Christopher") entered into a sale and purchase agreement ("SPA") with the applicant ("BODCO") to buy a building constructed by BODCO.

Management Bodies may prepare a defaulters' list showing the names of the defaulting proprietors, their respective parcels and their outstanding amount.

It is not always the case that purchasers can claim for liquidated damages against developers if the latter fail to deliver vacant possession. Our Tan Min Lee and Tan Lay Keng discuss this further...

This article provides information on the foreign purchase or leasing of commercial properties, industrial properties or agricultural land in Malaysia.

In the recent case of Maple Amalgamated Sdn Bhd & Anor v Bank Pertanian Malaysia Bhd [2021] MLJU 1245, the Federal Court had to consider the following leave question...

In the case of Dua Residency Management Corporation v Edisi Utama Sdn Bhd and E&O Customer Services Sdn Bhd, an action was brought by Dua Residency Management Corporation...

Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) is a form of taxation on the profits made from disposing of a real property. In Malaysia, it is administered by the Inland Revenue Board. The RPGT rate depends on

On 16.10.2020, the Malaysian "Covid-19 Act" received Royal Assent and became law. This new Act was an effort by the Malaysian government to put in place temporary measures to reduce the overreaching impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This article is intended to provide a quick overview of real estate transactions and facilitate transaction planning for businesses intending to undertake acquisition of industrial property in Malaysia.