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…
Medical conditions can affect the personal livelihood and employment of a person. The question is this: should let your boss know about it? Now, there are two scenarios where the disclosure becomes an issue – either the medical condition developed before employment or the medical condition developed during the course of employment. If you are…
If you are the type to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the dawn of “V Day” can be exciting or dreadful, depending on whether you have someone to spend it with. For this year’s Valentine’s Day, legally speaking, your pool of potential candidates may have widened to include someone else’s spouse, due to the recent Federal Court’s…
On 2 February 2024, the former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak (“Najib”), successfully obtained a reduction of his punishment.[1] Najib’s prison sentence was reduced from 12 years to 6 years while his fine was reduced from RM210 million to RM50 million. This decision has upset Malaysians across the board, although for different reasons. Some…
I have suffered through countless rush hour traffic jam, but there is this one memory that has stuck with me until today: my mom and I were running late for my violin lesson because we were caught in the rush hour traffic jam. I looked out of the window and I saw cars speeding away…