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Court allows Bersatu to challenge MACC’s seizure of bank accounts

30 October 2023 KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has allowed Bersatu to challenge the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC)...

Bersatu gets leave to challenge MACC's seizure of accounts

30 October 2023 PETALING JAYA: The Kuala Lumpur High Court has allowed Bersatu to challenge the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s...

Court sets aside almost RM4 bill tax assessment on TNB

22 August 2023 KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): The High Court on Tuesday (Aug 22) granted Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s judicial review application to set...

Shell gets ruling to stay payment of RM890m tax assessment

28 August 2023 Shell Gas Holdings (Malaysia) Ltd has obtained a Court of Appeal order to stay a ruling for the oil and gas company to pay...

COA upholds leave granted to Petronas unit to start judicial review against IRB

4 April 2023 PUTRAJAYA (April 4): A three-member Court of Appeal (COA) bench has upheld the High Court’s decision in granting leave to...

Former judge honoured for ‘unflinching commitment’

16 December 2022 KUALA LUMPUR: Former High Court and Court of Appeal judge Datuk Seri Hishamudin Yunus was honoured on Wednesday for his...

Tuanku Muhriz: Judicial Appointments Commission Act should be incorporated into Federal Constitution

16 December 2022 KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 13) : The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, has proposed that...

Compensation for forcefully acquired properties should not be subject to income tax, rules ad by IRB

12 December 2022 PUTRAJAYA (Dec 12): In a landmark judgement, the Federal Court last Friday (Dec 9) ruled that the compensation obtained...

Muhibbah Engineering gets nod to challenge tax assessments imposed by IRB

2 December 2022 PUTRAJAYA (Dec 2): Listed construction firm Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd on Thursday (Dec 1) succeeded in obtaining leave...

Barakah Offshore withdraws appeal against Petronas in RM1 bil suit over licence suspension

29 September 2022 PUTRAJAYA (Sept 29): Barakah Offshore Petroleum Bhd and its subsidiary have withdrawn their appeal against the High...

Barakah withdraws appeal in RM1bil suit against Petronas

29 September 2022 KUALA LUMPUR: Barakah Offshore Petroleum Bhd (Barakah) and its subsidiary PBJV Group Sdn Bhd (PBJV) today withdrew...

JC Ros Mawar recuses herself from another 1MDB suit

23 September 2022 KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): Judicial Commissioner Roz Mawar Rozain on Friday (Sept 23) recused herself from hearing another...

Seeking to protect seats-

Seeking to protect seats, Penang assemblymen argue in court that anti-hopping law violates constitutional freedom 14 September 2022...

Penang High Court to deliver party hopping case decision on Oct 6

14 September 2022 GEORGE TOWN: The High Court has set Oct 6 for its decision on amending the originating summons (OS) for four Penang...

Property tycoon Lim Soon Peng settles suit by SRC International

14 September 2022 KLANG (Sept 14): Property tycoon Tan Sri Lim Soon Peng has apparently settled a RM330,800 suit filed by SRC...

Najib withdraws discovery application in US$1.18 bil SRC suit

5 September 2022 KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 5): Jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Monday (Sept 5) withdrew his discovery...

Court gives nod to National Kidney Foundation’s judicial review bid against IRB

26 August 2022 KUALA LUMPUR – The Shah Alam High Court today allowed the leave application by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to...

GST: High Court allows Petronas’ application to quash bill of demand issued by Customs Dept

25 August 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The High Court today allowed the judicial review application by Petronas to quash a bill of demand...

GST: Mahkamah benarkan permohonan PETRONAS batalkan bil tuntutan Kastam

25 August 2022 KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi hari ini membenarkan permohonan semakan kehakiman oleh PETRONAS untuk membatalkan Bil...

Court allows for judicial review in Petronas’ bid to quash RM15 mil GST bill

Judge rules Customs Dept erred in seeking tax payment over goods already exported 25 August 2022 KUALA LUMPUR – The high court here today...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.12/Q4/2023

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q4 of 2023. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.11/Q3/2023

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2023. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.10/Q2/2023

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q2 of 2023. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1) Tax...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.9/Q1/2023

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q1 of 2023. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.8/Q3/2022

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2022. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.7/Q2/2022

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q2 of 2022.This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.6/Q1/2022

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q1 of 2022.This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.5/Q4/2021

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q4 of 2021. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.4/Q3/2021

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2021. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.3/Q2/2021

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q2 of 2021. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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RDS Legal Insight Vol.2/Q1/2021

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q1 of 2021. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

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Legal Insight Vol.1/Q3/2020

RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q1 of 2020. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)...

Dec 9

Extending Writ Validity: Insights from Charern Properties v. Choong Nam Father & Sons Construction Sdn Bhd

Under Order 6 rule 7 of Rules of Court 2012 (ROC 2012), the courts are empowered with the jurisdiction to extend the validity of a writ....

Dec 6

Launch Of Artificial Intelligence Governance And Ethics Guidelines (AIGE) In Malaysia

Recently, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) launched the National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence...

Dec 4

Embracing Tax Governance In ESG

Today, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have transcended to vital importance in corporate strategy. This shift...

Dec 2

Limitation Periods In Medical Negligence Claims

As with all civil claims, medical negligence claims are subject to the defence of limitation. If a claim is filed in court after the...

Nov 25

Award Of Compensation For Land Acquisition: Bar To Appeal

When a State Authority acquires a piece of land, it deprives the landowner of his property – but, it must do so in compliance with the...

Nov 21

Turning Carbon Into Currency: Malaysia’s First Carbon Credit Auction Signals A Green Shift

In the Budget 2025 speech, the Prime Minister announced Malaysia’s plan to introduce a carbon tax on the iron, steel and energy...

Nov 18

Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide For SMEs

As the global focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability investments intensifies, by leveraging on the...

Nov 15

The Rise of Finfluencers: Understanding Malaysia’s New Investment Advice Regulations

In the digital age, financial influencers-commonly referred to as “finfluencers”- have gained significant traction. With various social...

Nov 12

Navigating Indefeasibility: Insights From Setiakon Engineering Sdn Bhd v Mak Yan Tai & Anor

The doctrine of indefeasibility of title is embodied in Section 340(1) of the National Land Code (NLC), which provides that the title or...

Nov 6

The Rights Of A Beneficiary To A Property Where The Owner Died Intestate

When a person passes away, family members often have to grapple with the matter of administering the estate of the deceased. In a...

Nov 5

Crossclaim in Adjudication Proceedings: Fundamental Difference From Counterclaim In Court Proceedings

The Court of Appeal in Tera Va Sdn Bhd v Ayam Bintang Istimewa Sdn.Bhd. [2024] MLJU 2408 examined a number of issues in relation to a...

Oct 30

Fortuna Injunction In Light Of An Arbitration Clause: Whether A Party Has to Show A Bona Fide Dispute or A Prima Facie Dispute

In Swiss-ray Asia Healthcare Co Ltd v V Medical Services M Sdn Bhd [2024] 8 CLJ 21 , the Court of Appeal recently answered a legal issue...

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