If you are a lawyer, this is for you. Advocates and solicitors often get cheated out of their fees. Last year, I had to contend with a similar complaint. I heard a story of how a Malaysian advocate, Mr. Gana Naidu, had fought off such a case. Gana argued – successfully - that he had an equitable lien over the judgement sum. We met. He showed me an old case. ...
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Is litigation being used to siphon off government monies and side-step corruption laws?
This is not a story of the Najib government's machinations. It is about an older system that exploits power. Can you see a recognisable pattern here?
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What is Johore’s constitutional position within Malaysia?
The answer comes from history and the Constitution itself. Ready for some stories?
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Can a negligent hospital dictate how its patient should spend the court-awarded compensation?
Suppose a hospital is negligent. The patient sues the hospital. The court awards compensation. Should the hospital dictate how and when the victim should spend the compensation money?
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Should private hospitals be better regulated?
Do you think you are paying more to your private medical hospital - more than you should? Do you feel some medical tests are unnecessary?
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THE RISE AND RISE OF THE ASIAN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE
The Asian International Arbitration Centre is the leading edge in Asian and Malaysian International arbitration.
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The Gopal Sri Ram I knew
He brought a level of legitimacy and credence to an institution that had been staggering under the weight of the 1988 judicial crisis.
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Why do Malaysian Ministers refuse to go on leave, or better still, resign, when their character in public office is called into question?
Ministers who suffer even a whiff of impropriety should immediately (1) make a public statement explaining the circumstances of the allegations against them; (2) allow space for enforcement agencies and Parliamentary Committees to do their investigation; and (3) go on leave.
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What are your Fundamental Rights?
How does the Constitution protect you? What are your fundamental or basic rights?
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Can a hospital, or a police station deny service based on a dress code?
On January 30, 2023, a woman had been involved in a car accident. She wore above-knee shorts. The Kajang Police Headquarters turned her away.
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