by DNH (BD) | Mar 14, 2025 | Employment Law
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Saharunzaman bin Barun v Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd & Anor [2025] CLJU 3 reinforces that the test for constructive dismissal remains the “contract test” rather than the “reasonableness test.” However, when...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 13, 2025 | Corporate Newsletter
There are no upcoming events at this time.This update is relevant to businesses, investors, and industry players looking to capitalise on the opportunities within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”). With the recent announcement of the JS-SEZ...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 12, 2025 | Employment Law
Under the Employment Act 1955, sexual harassment is defined as: Any “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, non-verbal, visual, gestural or physical, directed at a person which is offensive or humiliating or is a threat to his well-being, arising out of...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 7, 2025 | Dispute Resolution
Land law in Malaysia follows the Torrens System, where the land register is everything. Indefeasibility is the key principle of this system; where a party is conferred an indefeasible title upon the registration as the proprietor of the land. This means that once a...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 28, 2025 | Dispute Resolution
Introduction The Federal Court case of Telekom Malaysia Bhd v Obnet Sdn Bhd [2024] MLJU 2661 highlights a significant legal issue surrounding arbitration procedures under the Arbitration Act 2005 (“AA 2005”). It discusses the validity of an oral decision under the...