Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Layman's Guide To Enforcement of Judgments

Jun 22, 2018 | Dispute Resolution

When you obtain a judgment against an individual or company, they must obey the terms ordered against them. However, what…...
Delays in Delivery of Vacant Posession

Jun 12, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

So you just bought your first home. You are excited and you cannot wait for handover of vacant possession to…...
Breach of Directors' Duties: What Is The Best Interest of the Company?

Jun 08, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution

Directors are conferred with wide powers of management. Although they are generally guided by the will of the majority shareholders,…...
Update: Employees may soon file unfair dismissal claims directly at the Industrial Court

Jun 06, 2018 | Employment Law

The Minister of Human Resources, M. Kulasegaran, has announced that the Minister will no longer screen an unfair dismissal complaint…...
Replacing a Management Committee by EGM

May 31, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

For those staying in a strata development, we have a love-hate relationship with our Management Corporation. On one hand they…...
Case Spotlight: Walking Out During Suspension

May 24, 2018 | Employment Law

What happens when an employee “walks out” of their job when they are suspended pending investigations, because they feel they…...
Guide to Malaysian Tax Appeal Procedure

May 17, 2018 | Tax

This FAQ sets out basic information for taxpayers about the tax appeal process in Malaysia. When should I appeal? You…...
Alternative Dispute Resolution Week 2018

May 15, 2018 | Dispute Resolution

The firm was recently invited to be a media partner for the first Asia Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week 2018,…...
Workplace Discrimination

May 08, 2018 | Employment Law

In response to the news concerning the ban on wearing tudung imposed by hotel owners on employees, proposals to amend…...
Consequences of Terminating a Tenancy Agreement Early

May 04, 2018 | Real Estate

There are many reasons why a tenant or landlord might want to terminate a tenancy agreement early. This may include…...
Arbitration (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Changes to Malaysian Arbitration Law

Apr 26, 2018 | Dispute Resolution

Following the recent name change of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”) (formerly known as the KLRCA, Kuala Lumpur Regional…...
May 9 Declared Public Holiday: Do Employers Need to Observe it?

Apr 11, 2018 | Employment Law

9th May 2018 has been declared as a public holiday. The Prime Minister’s Office said that the public holiday declaration is…...
Must Your Employer Give You Time Off to Vote?

Apr 10, 2018 | Employment Law

The Election Commission has announced that Malaysia will go to the polls on 9 May 2018 (Wednesday). In the short…...
Can Your Employer Reduce Your Salary?

Apr 05, 2018 | Employment Law

The thought of having one’s salary reduced by an employer is often a difficult pill to swallow. In the business…...
Case Spotlight: Fired for Facebook Comments

Apr 03, 2018 | Employment Law

Should an employee be held accountable for postings made on their personal Facebook account? The recent Industrial Court case of…...