The recent bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students has left many Malaysians asking: who is responsible? Was this just a terrible accident, or did someone fail to do their job properly? The individuals responsible will likely face criminal charges. If found guilty, they could be sent to prison….
On Friday, 13 June 2025, gym goers and Pilates girlies who subscribed to 1Fit received devastating news – the fitness platform had shut down immediately due to lack of funds, and the company had started a formal winding-up process [1]. 1Fit was a fitness pass that gave users unlimited access to workout classes at studios…
When Life Gives You Pickled Mango You know what they say – when life gives you lemon, make lemonade. If you have mango, make ‘jeruk mangga’ (pickled mango) instead. While it may be sour, it might put a sweet smile on someone’s face. It is not uncommon to see street vendors selling ‘jeruk mangga’ at…
Imagine this: You are 60 years old, lying on a bed that you have not left in over five years. You yearn to walk around in the garden while taking a sip of your favourite drink. You crave an eventful road trip and to visit places you have never seen before. However, the cruel reality…
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) faces scrutiny after local creative agency, Current Media Group (CMG) alleged that MITI used its proposal for the Malaysia’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, without credit or compensation [1]. While MITI has announced an internal investigation, the case raises important legal questions about ownership of pitched ideas,…
In early April 2025, a serious incident involving the production and dissemination of deepfake pornographic content at Kulai Foon Yew High School, Johor, attracted national attention. A student was allegedly involved in the creation and distribution of explicit manipulated images featuring fellow students and alumni. The term deepfake refers to media content including images, audio,…
Noisy neighbours can turn home sweet home into a terrible headache. While some noise is expected, persistent disturbances may cross the line into a legal nuisance. The usual disagreement is about how much noise is too much noise? Everyone has a different preference as to how much noise they are happy to put up with….
Who is responsible when a gas explosion shatter lives and homes? That is the question on the minds of man Malaysian following the recent tragedy in Putra Heights, where a gas pipeline leak caused widespread destruction and injuries, raises serious legal questions. In the wake of such disasters, understanding the laws surrounding negligence, statutory duties,…
“Is your star employee on leave today?” I asked the boss of the mamak shop at the checkout. “The authorities are making their rounds this week, so he won’t be coming in.” The boss replied nonchalantly as he rang up my bill. It is not unusual to hear that some foreign workers do not possess…
Job-hunting Gen-Zs aren’t the only ones looking for a hybrid working style. Convicts too are invested in the idea of serving their punishment at home instead of the jail cell. Not too long ago, there was an uproar when it was made known to the public that Najib Razak may be serving the remaining of…