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Malaysians can now hire maids ONLINE. Here's how.
by chiahoong lim on 15 January 2018
From the late 90s until the recent past, most people, whether private employers or homeowners, have always needed to hire foreign maids to work for them through foreign maid agencies....
If you hit a double parked car in Malaysia, who's wrong?
by chiahoong lim on 27 September 2017
Most Malaysians are no strangers to double parking, and it’s a topic that everyone has an opinion about since it has the potential to incur mind-boggling amounts of frustration. We may remember an...
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Can you sue for a misleading advertisement in Malaysia?
by chiahoong lim on 25 February 2018
“We have the best fried chicken in the world!” “This bottle of multivitamins can cure your depression!” “This cream can make your skin whiter than snow!” We’ve all come across...
If a careless driver killed someone, can the victim's family sue for financial support?
by chiahoong lim on 30 January 2018
Sometimes, bad things happen when people get careless. In extra bad situations when people get careless, someone could lose their life. Imagine you’re takin’ a stroll down Bukit Bintang with...
Is it a crime to throw rubbish out of an apartment balcony in Malaysia?
by chiahoong lim on 24 January 2018
It’s been known for years that some residents of flats, apartments and sometimes even condominiums dispose of their trash in very… “creative” ways. Out their windows, off their balconies, off...
Malaysians can now hire maids ONLINE. Here's how.
by chiahoong lim on 15 January 2018
From the late 90s until the recent past, most people, whether private employers or homeowners, have always needed to hire foreign maids to work for them through foreign maid agencies....
Why do Malaysian lawyers and judges dress so funny?
by chiahoong lim on 03 January 2018
If you’ve seen American legal dramas or movies, the judges and lawyers in them dress in quite a simple manner – with lawyers showing up in a regular suit and tie. Contrast...
5 unresolved legal issues Malaysia can put on the 2018 bucket list
by chiahoong lim on 29 December 2017
For the past few years, Youtube posts year-end wrap-up video called Youtube Rewind – a sort of recap on what’s been hot and trending on the site in the past year. You can...
5 consumer rights you didn't know you had in Malaysia
by chiahoong lim on 27 December 2017
In this highly capitalist society, everyone is a consumer (unless you have very strong socialist tendencies, komrads). Because of this high volume of consumption, we are protected by the government...
Can you be detained without trial in Malaysia even with the ISA repealed?
by chiahoong lim on 17 December 2017
Under normal circumstances, when the police arrests you without a warrant, you must be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and police detention of the arrested person is limited...
If your doctor doesn't tell you what can go wrong, you can sue them under Malaysian law
by chiahoong lim on 08 December 2017
We’ve all heard the “surgeon left a pair of surgical scissors/bandages/foreign object in your body” horror story before, and we know that we can definitely sue for that. What if...
Malaysian courts got rid of the jury system in 1995 because of a...bomoh??
by chiahoong lim on 04 December 2017
[Versi Bahasa Malaysia di sini] We’ve all seen incredible courtroom scenes from movies. To Kill a Mockingbird, The Wire, Arrested Development, Philadelphia, Primal Fear. You may remember a panel...
What powers do the Auxiliary Police (Polis Bantuan) have in Malaysia?
by chiahoong lim on 23 November 2017
We’ve all (mostly?) seen the friendly neighbourhood Auxiliary Police (Polis Bantuan) at LRT/MRT/other train stations and at malls – you know, the guys who kinda look like cops, but you see the...
What private car modifications are illegal in Malaysia?
by chiahoong lim on 15 November 2017
There’s no denying that Tokyo Drift is the best movie in the Fast and Furious franchise. Modified Japanese street cars, great cinematography, excellent location, what’s not to like? Now that...
Are you legally required to vaccinate your child in Malaysia?
by chiahoong lim on 06 November 2017
It’s a wonderful time we live in (relatively speaking). Life expectancy is at an all time high (the global average is 71.5 years), technology, healthcare, and less people dying violently...
If your boss refuses to pay you in Malaysia, what can you do?
by chiahoong lim on 01 November 2017
Let’s begin by sitting back and imagining two scenarios: Scenario 1: Taking the elevator up to the floor your office is on, lukewarm coffee in your hand, you smile a little...
Does Malaysian law allow cannibalism if you had no choice?
by chiahoong lim on 27 October 2017
If you’re a cannibal, never show up late for dinner, or you may get the cold shoulder. Jokes aside, cannibalism is a major taboo in most civilizations, although cases still...
Do local councils have the power to put down dogs in Malaysia?
by chiahoong lim on 20 October 2017
Note: This article was first published in October 2017. Everyone loves dogs. Any of us with a pet dog can attest that they are godsent creatures that are at times too...
What happens if you can no longer work after getting into an accident in Malaysia?
by chiahoong lim on 12 October 2017
Imagine this scenario… you’re crossing the street while the pedestrian crossing light is green. All of a sudden a car comes along and hits you, running over your leg. Your...
If you hit a double parked car in Malaysia, who's wrong?
by chiahoong lim on 27 September 2017
Most Malaysians are no strangers to double parking, and it’s a topic that everyone has an opinion about since it has the potential to incur mind-boggling amounts of frustration. We may remember an...
If a car hits a motorcycle in Malaysia, is it automatically the car's fault?
by chiahoong lim on 02 September 2017
Note: The above image is from a crash test conducted by MIROS. No real people were hurt. So you're driving down, say, the Federal Highway one day. The sun is...