Arbitration Act 2005: Federal Court Clarifies What Constitutes “Steps in the Proceedings”

INTRODUCTION A defendant in a civil suit is entitled to seek a stay of proceedings pending reference to arbitration under Section 10(1) of the Arbitration

When One Creditor Says No: The High Court Considers Malaysia’s New Cross-Class Cramdown Mechanism

The recent High Court decision in KL Petrogas Sdn Bhd v SA Puncak Management Sdn Bhd [2026] MLJU 1663 is one of the first Malaysian

Protecting Your Legacy: “Suspicious Circumstances” When Making a Will

INTRODUCTION In our previous article, we discussed what constitutes a “sound mind” and the testamentary capacity of a testator when making a will. In addition

Striking a Balance Between Privacy and the Interests of Justice in Specific Discovery

The Kuala Lumpur High Court recently delivered a significant decision in AIA Bhd & Ors v Lee Chun Kai & Ors [2026] MLJU 1513, providing clarity

Navigating Toxic Waters: Maritime Pollution Liability and Enforcement in Malaysia (Part 3 of 3)

HHQ’s Sea You in Court Series This is Part 2 of HHQ’s 3-part series on maritime pollution liability and enforcement in Malaysia, which is broken