Picture this: Your friend contacts you. He says he has a side business but his bank account has a transaction limit issue. He just needs to use your account for a few weeks to receive some payments. He’ll transfer your cut once the money comes in. Easy. Fast. No paperwork. No questions asked. Or maybe…
Executive Summary Malaysia’s long-anticipated Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) remains in draft form as of May 2026. Despite repeated announcements since 2020, the Bill has not yet been tabled in Parliament. However, public demand for clearer rental protections, standardised agreements, and a dedicated dispute resolution mechanism continues to grow. This article provides a deep dive into:…
From Script to Screen A Practical Guide for Malaysian Film Industry Stakeholders Introduction The Malaysian film industry has grown considerably over the past decade, with productions spanning local theatrical releases, streaming platforms and international co-productions. Yet amid the excitement of creative endeavours, one critical element is often underestimated: the contract. This article walks through the…
When a marriage ends, one of the most disputed issues is often not whether there should be a divorce, but how the parties’ assets should be divided. In Malaysia, that question is governed principally by section 76 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976. In the recent legal trend, the court does not…
How the upcoming reforms, new laws, and digitalisation will transform the way Malaysians buy, sell, rent, and manage property. Malaysia is entering one of the most transformative periods in its property sector in decades. A wave of new laws, digital systems, and policy reforms is reshaping how homes are built, sold, financed, managed, and rented….
There are a few ways to negotiate for spousal maintenance. Commonly, negotiation can happen via a physical or virtual meeting or via legal correspondence. Sometimes, negotiation can also happen in the presence of a neutral third party such as a financial planner or a family therapist. It is important to note that different strategies may…
Filing a trademark is a critical step in securing your brand’s identity. In Malaysia, the journey from application to registration is managed by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). While most applicants hope for a smooth path, a common hurdle is the issuance of a Provisional Refusal. By understanding the process and responding decisively…
1. Where ‘domicile’ grants jurisdiction for parties to file for divorce, ‘reside’ grants jurisdiction for parties to file for judicial separation. It forms the basis of the petition being filed in the family court, and the source of the courts’ power to grant orders.2. The understanding of these phrases becomes particularly important given how borderless…
Following our earlier article on “Understanding Your Rights in Cases of Inaccurate CTOS Scores”, there has now been a significant development. In CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd v Suriati binti Mohd Yusof [2024] 5 MLJ 811, the Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court’s decision, marking an important shift in how liability of credit…
The Malaysian Courts have recently been confronted with a novel and complex issue at the intersection of law, ethics, and reproductive technology. What happens when science outpaces the law—and a marriage ends while parenthood remains frozen in time? In RAH v. RAL [2025] 4 CLJ 132, the High Court of Malaya was asked to decide…
