What is the source of Marine Insurance law in Malaysia? Malaysian marine insurance legal jurisprudence is covered by the Marine Insurance Act of 1906 which was recently amended by the Insurance Act 2015 (both being UK Statutes). This act is applicable in Malaysia by application of sections 3 and 5 of the Civil Law Act…
What is the source of law for carriage of goods by sea in Malaysia? In Malaysia, carriage of goods by sea is governed by the Carriage if Goods By Sea Act 1950. This Act adopted most of the Hague Rules 1924. It applies to all goods shipped out of any ports in Peninsular Malaysia. The…
What is the source of law for cargo claims for goods carried by sea in Malaysia? In Malaysia, cargo claims by sea are governed by the contract provided by a Bill of Lading subject to the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules. Apart from this, they are also governed by way of bailment, negligence, and conversion. A…
