Are pre-incorporation contracts enforceable ? Our Gan Khong Aik and Lee Sze Ching (Ashley) shed light on the question through the case of Dae Hanguru Infra Sdn Bhd v Baldah Toyyibah (Prasarana) Kelantan Sdn Bhd.

Environmental issues in Malaysia are abundant, ranging from polluted rivers to de-forestation. Malaysia's need for proper enforcement of environmental laws is dire and needed immediately.

Due to the various amendments to the Arbitration Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) throughout the years, the Malaysian courts have been occupied with interpreting the provisions in the arbitration act...

In Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Spastik Selangor & Wilayah Persekutuan, the Court of Appeal (1) decided on two important issues that impact the arbitration scene in Malaysia.

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...

The plaintiff was a sub-contractor employed by the defendant to carry out the basement carcass works for a construction project.

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...

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...

Our Tasha Lim discusses the High Court's decision in Cescon Engineers Sdn Bhd v Pesat Bumi Sdn Bhd and another case [2022] 9 MLJ 79 with respect to adjudicators' powers.

On 27 March 2020, the IMF officially declared that the global economy has entered a recession as a result of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic which has shut down the economic activities across the world.

Pending the determination of a dispute, a party may worry that the opposing party will dissipate the relevant assets in dispute before the conclusion of the legal action.

The "pay when (if) paid" clause in construction contracts, is now void pursuant to section 35(1) of Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA). Section 35 (1) of CIPAA reads as follows...

The ambit of the Employment Act 1955 ("EA 1955") will change effective from 1.9.2022 pursuant to the Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 ("Amendment Order"), in conjunction...