Civil Consumer General Property

You now have more time to sue your developer in Msia for building defects. Here's why

by Christina Wong on 21 December 2019

Most property owners have experienced this: you happily move into your new house/office but after a few years, cracks begin to form on your walls. So you call up a handy worker to have a look, and he...

Civil Consumer Criminal General

5 times Malaysian doctors CAN reveal medical records without your consent

by Christina Wong on 09 January 2020

Think of the last time you fell sick and went to see a doctor at a clinic or a hospital. Your doctor tells you that you have a pain in the ass haemorrhoids (touch wood x3) and the...

Contract General

In 2006, this Dato sued for unpaid RM20m middleman fee from SG-JB bridge. He almost won.

by Christina Wong on 06 February 2020

As Malaysians, it is not uncommon for us to hear about companies securing contracts through the backdoor, especially through a middleman, provided you offer them a financial “gift”. And these gifts don’t...

Consumer Contract

Here's 3 situations to get your money back if your Valentine’s gifts are late in M'sia

by Christina Wong on 13 February 2020

In today’s society, the celebration of Valentine’s Day has brought great benefits to businesses—particularly to florists and restaurants. And the practice of spending on a significant other is gaining popularity. A research in 2019 found that...

Contract General

In 2006, this Dato sued for unpaid RM20m middleman fee from SG-JB bridge. He almost won.

by Christina Wong on 06 February 2020

As Malaysians, it is not uncommon for us to hear about companies securing contracts through the backdoor, especially through a middleman, provided you offer them a financial “gift”. And these gifts don’t...

Civil Family

5 reasons divorced parents may lose child custody in Malaysia

by Christina Wong on 22 January 2020

[Note: This article applies only to non-Muslim divorces. Child custody for Muslims will be handled by the Syariah court] Divorce is an emotionally-draining process that no one ever wants to go through, and...

Civil Consumer Contract

3 reasons to sue your seller for late delivery in Malaysia

by Christina Wong on 15 January 2020

Most of us have our fair share of experiences with late deliveries. It is annoying to get your stuff late, or even worse, getting cheated. We’ve written an article on what you...

Civil Consumer Criminal General

5 times Malaysian doctors CAN reveal medical records without your consent

by Christina Wong on 09 January 2020

Think of the last time you fell sick and went to see a doctor at a clinic or a hospital. Your doctor tells you that you have a pain in the ass haemorrhoids (touch wood x3) and the...

Civil Consumer General Property

You now have more time to sue your developer in Msia for building defects. Here's why

by Christina Wong on 21 December 2019

Most property owners have experienced this: you happily move into your new house/office but after a few years, cracks begin to form on your walls. So you call up a handy worker to have a look, and he...