Be it a successful corporate woman, a motherly home-maker or an adolescent undergrad who is about to explore the world and the wealth of knowledge it has to offer, sexual harassment impacts them all the same way – negatively.
Month: September 2020
Sexual Harassment at the Workplace: Bossku Panggilku ‘Sayang’?
Sexual harassment at workplace is a serious and commonly under-reported problem in this country. In 1999, the Ministry of Human Resources has adopted the Code of Practice on the Prevention and Eradication of Sexual Harassment in Workplace (“the Code”) to provide practical guidance in protecting victims of workplace sexual harassment.
The Laws on Video-Making in Malaysia
- Say No to Workplace Bullying - October 19, 2020
- The Law on Land Acquisition in Malaysia - October 14, 2020
- What Foreigners Should Know Before Buying A Property In Malaysia - October 7, 2020
On 20th July 2020, the New Straits Times reported that the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia is checking if the Al-Jazeera’s controversial documentary “Locked Up In Malaysia’s Lockdown” was licensed by the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) before it began production. The ruckus shocked Al-Jazeera as a news agency, and alarmed concerned Malaysians with regard…
Procedure for Summary Judgments: Order 81 Application
- Offer To Settle vs Trial: Alternatives to Court Drama - December 22, 2020
- Amending Pleadings: When Leave of Court is Required & When it is Not - November 26, 2020
- Finders Keepers Losers Weepers: Not all Thefts are Theft under the Tort of Conversion - November 18, 2020
When a litigant makes a summary judgment application, what comes to mind is usually Order 14 of the Rules of Court 2012 (“ROC”) which sets out the general provisions for a summary judgment. However,Order 81 of the ROC is another provision that provides for summary judgment which caters for, among others, claims for specific performance…
Temporary/Interlocutory Injunctions – A Creature of Equity
An injunction is an equitable relief in the form of a court order prohibiting or compelling a party to do a certain act. Injunctions can be ordered on a temporary or permanent basis. This article will give readers an overview of the applicable guiding principles for a temporary (or interlocutory) injunction.
Parental Alienation: Do We Have Any Recourse?
Parental Alienation is an act of process of manipulating a child by one of the parents to hate or reject the other parent. Parental Alienation Syndrome is a term introduced to describe a distinctive suite of behaviors in children that includes showing extreme but unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent.
Park At Your Own Risk! Who is Liable for Losses to Your Car?
Exclusion clause or exemption clause is defined as clause in a contract or term in a notice which purports to restrict, exclude, or modify a liability, duty or remedy which would otherwise arise from a legally recognized relationship between the parties.
Tips on Drafting a Service Agreement
A service agreement is when one party, who is a supplier, agrees to provide services to another party, who is the client, in exchange for a fee or payment. Question is, do you know the basics to watch out for in a service agreement and why such agreement is important?
Stay of Proceedings for Arbitration: Application and Chances for it to be Dismissed
Previously, the grant of a stay of proceedings for arbitration is at the discretion of the Court. Counsels will have to satisfy the judge on the grounds for a stay to be granted. This has changed since the enactment of the Arbitration Act 2005
Can I Rescind a Sale & Purchase Agreement based on Misrepresentation?
- Offer To Settle vs Trial: Alternatives to Court Drama - December 22, 2020
- Amending Pleadings: When Leave of Court is Required & When it is Not - November 26, 2020
- Finders Keepers Losers Weepers: Not all Thefts are Theft under the Tort of Conversion - November 18, 2020
Before we embark on answering the question posed in the title of this article, it is pertinent to understand the term “rescission”. The remedy of rescission originated from the English Court of Equity which has been given statutory force in Malaysian jurisdiction, i.e. section 19 & 20 of the Contracts Act 1950. In Malaysia, there…