People live in high-rise properties for various reasons – lifestyle, market trend, nearby transportation access, common facilities provided – to name a few. For whatever reason, there is one thing in common – residents must pay maintenance charges and sinking fund, often lumped together for convenience and called ‘maintenance fees’. But what if they don’t,…
In April 2024, an unprecedented shooting occurred in the middle of KLIA. Reports of the incident reveal that the suspect was trying to shoot his own wife. Fortunately for her, she had engaged a bodyguard for her protection. This bodyguard bravely put himself in the line of fire when the suspect allegedly fired two shots…
The recent viral incident involving a Malaysian woman whose passport renewal application was denied by an immigration officer due to her lack of fluency in Bahasa Malaysia has garnered widespread attention[1]. With the increased use of Bahasa Malaysia in the country, particularly in government-related matters, you may be forgiven in thinking that proficiency in Bahasa…
The recent crackdown on sex toy retailers[1], under the auspices of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA), has left many wondering if owning these pleasure products is even legal. The answer, unfortunately, is shrouded in more grey areas than a Fifty Shades novel. The PPPA designed to regulate printing and publication matters, contains…
Following the tragic incident in Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur where a man lost his life and others injured due to a fallen tree during a storm, many have labelled it as an ‘Act of God’. But is it truly so? The Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL) was quick to point out that the…
“Your lawyer fee so expensive…it is okay, I will just get my real estate agent to do the tenancy agreement for me, she said she can do it as part of her package” the prospective client said to me upon seeing the fee quote that I provided for the drafting of a tenancy agreement. This…
On 9 February 2024, the Federal Court decided on a petition filed by one Nik Elin Zurina, who challenged 18 sections of the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment 2019 (“Kelantan Enactment”). The Federal Court agreed with Nik Elin Zurina on 16 of those sections (which are declared unconstitutional). While the case only concerned those 18…
Not far from one’s memory, there was a tug of war in Parliament. After one cheeky remark to another, a push and pull ensued. Radzi Jidin, a Member of Parliament led the call – “Tarik balik! Tarik balik!” which was directed at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was struggling to explain the Attorney General’s (AG)…
Who could have foreseen that a mere design on a pair of socks could precipitate the downfall of a business empire spanning 23 years and extending across much of the nation? Certainly not the directors and staff of KK Super Mart & Superstore Sdn Bhd (“KK Super Mart”), who found themselves embroiled in a nationwide…
Released in 2021, the Malaysian indie film, Mentega Terbang embarked on a journey far different from its whimsical title. The film follows Aishah, a 15-year-old grappling with her mother’s illness and existential questions about faith and the afterlife. As she explores different religions and spiritual practices, the film immediately ignites a firestorm of controversy, sparking…