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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...


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...


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...

Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide For SMEs
As the global focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability investments intensifies, by leveraging on the...


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...

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...

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...

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...


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...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 7)...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 6) The...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 5) The...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 4)...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 3) The...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 2)...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1)Tax...

RDS Legal Insight Vol.15/Q3/2024
RDS is pleased to publish RDS Legal Insight Q3 of 2024. This quarterly magazine features the following articles by our colleagues: 1) Tax...


Confidentiality In a Doctor-Patient Relationship
Confidentiality is a fundamental principle at the heart of the doctor-patient relationship. It ensures that personal health information...


Tan Lay Peng v RHB Bank Bhd & Anor:The Applicable Test For Constructive Dismissal
In a unanimous decision, the Federal Court reaffirmed the applicable test for determining constructive dismissal in the case of Tan Lay...

The Forest City Special Financial Zone
The Forest City Special Financial Zone (Forest City SFZ), which was recently launched by the Government of Malaysia, is a...
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