RM200,000 Lost Because of One Sentence
ThiruChelvasegaram a/l Manickavasegar v Mahadevi a/p Nadchatiram There is a common misconception: many people think that once something is written in an official document, it is automatically safe. The assumption is that if the sentence is drafted by a lawyer, stated in a letter of demand, or included in court papers, it becomes “immune” from […]
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 […]
Bila media ulang cakap orang — fitnah tetap tanggungjawab sendiri
Raja Syahrir bin Abu Bakar & Anor v Manjeet Singh Dhillon [2020] 3 MLJ 482 Ramai orang fikir, “Dia bukan saya yang cakap. Saya cuma ulang.” Hakikatnya, undang-undang tak kenal istilah ‘cuma ulang’ bila reputasi seseorang hancur. Kes ni bermula apabila seorang peguam kanan memfailkan saman fitnah selepas kenyataan tentang dirinya diterbitkan oleh media. Kenyataan […]
When the media repeats someone else’s words — defamation is still your responsibility
Many people think, “It wasn’t me who said it. I was just repeating it.” The reality is, the law does not recognise the excuse of “just repeating” when someone’s reputation is destroyed. This case began when a senior lawyer filed a defamation suit after statements about him were published by the media. The statements originated […]
“Hope his law firm is doing decent business…”
CASE : Wong Yoke Kong & Ors v Azmi M Anshar & Ors [2003] 4 MLJ 96 Satu ayat yang pendek, tapi sindirannya cukup tajam untuk mencalarkan reputasi satu firma guaman. Kisah ini berlaku pada lewat tahun 90-an. Seorang ahli politik senior, kita gelarkan dia sebagai Dato’ N, baru saja dilantik sebagai Timbalan Menteri. Sebelum […]
Lies Can Destroy A Life
It often starts with just one sentence — but the damage spreads like wildfire. Defamation isn’t just “talking behind someone’s back.” It can cost a person their job, reputation, and dignity. If you’re not sure it’s true, silence isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. Don’t be the reason someone breaks. Don’t Speak If You Don’t Know […]
Fitnah Boleh Hancurkan Hidup
Kadang yang mula cuma satu ayat, tapi kesannya macam api kecil yang bakar seluruh reputasi.Fitnah bukan sekadar “cakap belakang” — ia boleh buat orang hilang kerja, hilang kepercayaan, hilang maruah. Kalau benda tu tak pasti, diam itu bukan pengecut. Itu tanda bijak. Jangan jadi punca trauma orang lain. Jangan Sembang Kalau Tak Tahu Fakta Ramai […]
“Overclaim = Misrepresentation = Saman.”
“Produk ni confirm kurus 7 hari!” atau “100% jamin kaya dalam sebulan!” — nampak catchy, tapi sebenarnya boleh makan diri. Dalam undang-undang, ini dipanggil misrepresentation. Kalau pelanggan rugi sebab percaya janji palsu, anda boleh kena saman. Ingat, marketing kena bijak tapi juga jujur. Long-term brand terbina dengan credibility, bukan janji manis kosong.
“Overclaim = Misrepresentation = Lawsuit.”
“This product guarantees weight loss in 7 days!” or “100% guaranteed millionaire in a month!” — catchy, but dangerous. In law, this is misrepresentation. If customers suffer losses because they relied on your false promises, you can be sued. Smart marketing builds trust and credibility, not just flashy words. Be persuasive, but stay honest.