Introduction Limitation period refers to the time limit for an aggrieved party to file an action against another party. In Sarawak the limitation to file civil lawsuit is governed under the Sarawak Limitation Ordinance (Sarawak Cap. 49) and the limitation period for civil lawsuits has been stated in the schedule ( Sections 3 and 6(1)…
SCENARIO A: NO WILL AT ALL Why should I write a Will? You would get to decide how you would like to distribute your assets after you have passed away. Besides, you would have the power to determine the followings: The beneficiaries i.e. the receiver of your estate The executor i.e. the person who would…
Joint Petition: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UNCONTESTED DIVORCE In the past, married couples may have arguments that the lack of time had corroded their relationship. In light of this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the new norm now encourages everyone to stay at home, or at initial, makes it compulsory to stay at…
DEFINISI Secara amnya, pemecatan terancang (Constructive Dismissal) bermaksud perbuataan seseorang pekerja dalam menamatkan pekerjaannya disebabkan oleh pelanggaran oleh majikan pada perjanjian pekerjaan. Pelanggaran tersebut harus membentuk satu pelanggaran yang kritikal sehingga ianya mampu mengubah syarat-syarat atau dasar penting dalam perjanjian pekerjaan tersebut. Pelanggaran tersebut juga telah mewujudkan satu situasi di mana pekerja tidak lagi mempunyai…
Fast forward to this March, the outbreak of coronavirus not only in Malaysia but also affecting worldwide – “The Pandemic” has suddenly transformed and considered video conferencing as an ultimate solution and tools enabling global operation by connecting with remote works, employees, and clients and at the same time, to prevent direct contact with the…
Q: What is Stamp Duty? A: Stamp duty is a tax being imposed on varied of written agreement (including Instrument of Transfer of Property) by the Inland Revenue Board. Q: Who will need to pay for stamp duty? A: Generally, stamp duty is payable by the Transferee (i.e. person of which the Property being transferred…
What is Real Property Gain Tax (RPGT)? RPGT is a form of Capital Gains Tax or in other words a tax chargeable on gains arising from the disposal of real properties situated in Malaysia levied by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Whether you are a property investor or an owner looking to sell your current home,…
Change Surname in Malaysia: Everything You Need to Know How to legally name change in Malaysia? Application for change of name of a child that is already registered must be made within one (1) year of the date of birth of the child under the BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRATION ACT 1957 It can be made…
Can Or Cannot? : Purchase of Immovable Property in Sarawak by a FOREIGNER The law governing the immovable property in Sarawak is different from West Malaysia. Immovable property in Sarawak is governed by the Sarawak Land Code, whereas the immovable property in West Malaysia is governed by the National Land Code. As the state of…
View CN Version As a preventive measure towards the Covid-19 pandemic, our country has since 18 March 2020 implemented the Movement Control Order (“the MCO”). During this period, a lot of divorced or estranged parents have complained that they have issue with child access during the MCO period. A lot of separated parents are left…
