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.
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...
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.
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...
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
Section 7 of the COVID-19 Act provides that the inability of any party or parties to perform any contractual obligation
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...
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...
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...
Introduction When a company is wound up by a court order, a liquidator steps in to manage the company. Under Malaysian company law, the legal standing of such a company to bring or proceed with an action or proceeding is vested in the liquidator. If an action or...