Bila Kes Sivil Jalan Dulu — Hak Untuk Berdiam Diri Jadi Mangsa
PORT KELANG AUTHORITY v DATIN PADUKA PHANG OI CHOO @ PHANG AI TU (TAN SRI DATUK G. GNANALINGAM & ORS, INTERVENER) [2016] MLJU 1605. Kes ini berkait dengan satu situasi yang sangat sensitif tetapi kerap berlaku bila melibatkan individu berprofil tinggi dan isu kewangan besar. Seorang individu telah disaman secara sivil oleh sebuah badan berkanun […]
When the Civil Case Goes First — The Right to Remain Silent Becomes the Victim
PORT KELANG AUTHORITY v DATIN PADUKA PHANG OI CHOO @ PHANG AI TU (TAN SRI DATUK G. GNANALINGAM & ORS, INTERVENER) [2016] MLJU 1605. This case concerns a highly sensitive situation, yet one that frequently arises when high-profile individuals and large financial matters are involved. An individual was sued in a civil action by a […]
Rebutan Akaun Bersama — Bila “Nama Ada” Disangka Hak Mutlak
Wan Badaruddin bin Che Wan Basor Ali v CIMB Bank Bhd & Anor Nama dalam akaun bank bersama sering disangka sebagai tiket automatik bila seorang lagi meninggal dunia. Bila bank benarkan keluarkan duit, terus dianggap sah milik. Bila ada survivorship clause, kononnya cerita tamat di situ. Hakikatnya, pemilikan wang tidak ditentukan oleh sangkaan, borang bank […]
The Battle Over a Joint Account — When “Your Name Is There” Is Mistaken for Absolute Ownership
Wan Badaruddin bin Che Wan Basor Ali v CIMB Bank Bhd & Anor A name on a joint bank account is often mistaken as an automatic ticket to ownership when one party passes away. When the bank allows the surviving account holder to withdraw the money, it is immediately assumed to be legally theirs. Add […]
Beli tanah daripada salah seorang pemilik bersama — belum tentu selamat
PETER CHONG & ANOR v KHATIJAH BT MD IBRAHIM & ANOR Ramai orang sangka, bila nama seseorang ada dalam geran sebagai pemilik, dia bebas jual bahagian dia sesuka hati. Tapi undang-undang tanah tak semudah itu — terutamanya bila tanah dipegang sebagai joint tenancy. Kes ini bermula dengan sebidang tanah yang dihadiahkan oleh seorang bapa kepada […]
Buying land from just one co-owner — not always safe
PETER CHONG & ANOR v KHATIJAH BT MD IBRAHIM & ANOR Many people assume that if someone’s name appears on the land title as an owner, they are free to sell their portion as they wish. But land law is not that simple — especially when the land is held under joint tenancy. This case […]
Janji bisnes bukan automatik jadi fitnah atau penipuan
IJM CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD v LINGKARAN LUAR BUTTERWORTH (PENANG) SDN BHD & ANOR IJM CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD v LINGKARAN LUAR BUTTERWORTH (PENANG) SDN BHD & ANOR [2024] Ramai orang fikir, bila satu pihak janji sesuatu dalam rundingan bisnes tapi akhirnya tak jadi, itu terus bermaksud menipu. Hakikatnya, undang-undang tak semudah itu. Kes ini bermula apabila […]
Business promises do not automatically amount to defamation or fraud
IJM CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD v LINGKARAN LUAR BUTTERWORTH (PENANG) SDN BHD & ANOR IJM CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD v LINGKARAN LUAR BUTTERWORTH (PENANG) SDN BHD & ANOR [2024] Many people assume that when one party makes a promise during business negotiations and the deal later falls through, it automatically means there was deception. In reality, the […]
Saham Syarikat: Hadiah Ikhlas atau “Simpan Amanah”?
Tan Bak Lee v Chen Siew Lee & Ors [2025] MLJU 3567 Pernahkah anda meletakkan aset atau saham syarikat di bawah nama pasangan atau ahli keluarga atas dasar kepercayaan? Ramai berbuat demikian kerana menganggap hubungan peribadi sudah memadai sebagai perlindungan. Namun di sisi undang-undang, kepercayaan tanpa dokumen hitam putih adalah rapuh dan sukar dipertahankan apabila […]
Company Shares: A Genuine Gift or “Held in Trust”?
Tan Bak Lee v Chen Siew Lee & Ors [2025] MLJU 3567 Have you ever placed assets or company shares under the name of your spouse or family member out of trust? Many people do this believing that personal relationships are sufficient protection. However, in the eyes of the law, trust without clear written documentation […]