“Ali Baba” Contracts in Malaysia
A High Court decision shows that a subcontract used to get around Bumiputera procurement requirements can be void, leaving the subcontractor unable to recover payment even after finishing the work.
Can a Malaysian Court Order Someone to Apologise?
Winning a defamation claim does not mean the court can make the other side say sorry. Tan Sing How & Ors v Ng Ze Xuan sets out why, and which remedies remain available.
When Does Time Start Running in a Property SPA?
When does the vacant possession clock start in a property SPA? The Federal Court in Icon City v Lee Kean Hwa held that it runs from the date the approvals are actually obtained, and later amendments to building plans don’t restart it.