by DNH (BD) | Jun 3, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
Enforcing Foreign Judgments in Malaysia: Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act 1958 Obtaining a judgment is not the end, particularly if the judgment debtor ignores it. Enforcement methods must be taken. A judgment by a Malaysian court is automatically enforceable...
by DNH (BD) | May 26, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
Case Spotlight: Test for Fortuna Injunction where there is an Arbitration Agreement Recently the High Court in PRPC Utilities and Facilities Sdn. Bhd. v PBJV Group Sdn. Bhd. & Anor [2022] 2 CLJ 276 held that the existence of an arbitration agreement does not stop...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Feb 10, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
To control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, movement restrictions were introduced and various standard operating procedures were put in place. Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Act 2020 (“Covid-19 Act”) was passed to...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Jan 11, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
The much anticipated Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021 (“Bill”) was finally tabled for its first reading in parliament on 15 December 2021. Below is a summary of the key provisions of the bill: Establishment of a Tribunal to hear redresses relating to sexual harassment...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Dec 21, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Stopping the Call on Performance Bonds A performance bond serves as a guarantee to a beneficiary for the performance of contractual obligations owed by a third-party. Performance bonds are widely adopted in the construction industry, whereby the third-party...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Dec 14, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the proviso to Section 49(1) prohibits appeals against decisions of the High Court on compensation for land acquisition. Section 49(1) of the Land Acquisition Act 1960 reads: “Any person interested, including the Land...
