Introduction The Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Act 2020 (“COVID-19 Act”) came into force in Malaysia on 23 October 2020. Some have commented: too little, too late. The long title of the Act states its purpose is to reduce...
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COVID-19 Act: The Protections for Housing Developers and Homebuyers
We zoom into the modifications made by the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Act 2020 to the Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Act 1966.
Can management corporations stop parcel owners from operating Airbnbs?
Introduction The sharing economy, also known as the peer-to-peer economy, has transformed many industries. Platforms like Airbnb have created opportunities for property owners to list their residential units for short-term rentals. In the context of stratified...
COVID-19 Act: The Impact on Construction Contracts and Construction Disputes
The construction sector at large would be affected by several sections of the COVID-19 Act. In this article, we examine the impact of the COVID-19 Act on construction contracts and construction disputes.
COVID-19 Act: Impact on Leases and Tenancy Agreements of Non-residential Immovable Property
The Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Act 2020 (“COVID-19 Act”) is divided into 19 Parts and includes measures to mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19. Following the enforcement of the COVID-19 Act on 23rd...
Derivative Proceedings – Leave of Court a Substantive Requirement of Law
The Court of Appeal in Ng Boon Teik v Chang Tong Lee rules that section 347(1) and (2) of the Companies Act 2016, requiring leave of court to be obtained before any action may be initiated on behalf of a company
Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Act 2020 on your contractual obligation to pay (Part 2)
Section 7 of the COVID-19 Act provides that the inability of any party or parties to perform any contractual obligation
A Bird’s Eye View: Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Act 2020 – Where do I go from here? (Part 1)
Introduction As Malaysia (and the world) continues its combat against this invisible enemy that has plagued the world and crippled economies, the Malaysian Parliament has recently passed the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019...
Oops, the name is already taken
Failing to obtain trademark registrations early can prove costly. The industry-leading Sony PlayStation is a household name even among non-gamers1. The ‘PlayStation 4’ (or more colloquially, ‘PS4’), released in 2013, became the fastest-selling gaming console in...
Section 30 of CIPAA: apex court maintains mandatory direct payment obligation against employer under receivership
Introduction The direct payment made by an employer of a construction project to a subcontractor is a key feature of statutory adjudication in Malaysia. In BHL Gemilang Sdn Bhd v CT Indah Construction Sdn Bhd(1), the apex court refused to disturb the Court of Appeal's...
