by DNH (BD) | Jun 15, 2023 | Dispute Resolution
Litigation can be time-consuming and costly, which is why it should only be used for legitimate purposes. However, some parties misuse the court’s litigation process for their own ends. This led to the establishment of the tort of collateral abuse. In Malaysia,...
by DNH (BD) | May 31, 2023 | Employment Law
Employees who view themselves unfairly dismissed must file their representation for reinstatement within 60 days from the last day of employment under section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (“Act”). This timeline may become blurred when an employer’s internal...
by DNH (BD) | May 16, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial
Following from the previous article (Part 1), we discussed the restrictions placed on private company limited by shares to raise funds from the public. In this article, we explore (arguably) easier alternatives for companies to raise funds from the public legally,...
by DNH (BD) | May 9, 2023 | Dispute Resolution
Losing a case is disheartening, but litigants have the option of appealing most decisions to a higher court. Not all claims can be appealed as of right. Section 28(1)(a) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (“CJA”) provides that, among others, a matter cannot be...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 25, 2023 | Employment Law
With the ambit of the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) being widened effective 1 January 2023, the provisions in the EA about salary deductions now apply to all employees. Under section 24 of the EA, employers cannot deduct employee’s salaries unless it is authorised under...
