On 9th April 2019, the Trademark Act Bill 2019 has gone through the First Reading at Dewan Rakyat and it was presented by YB Tuan Chong Chieng Jen, Deputy Minister of Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna(KPDNHEP)[1]. This step was taken in conjunction with Malaysia’s decision to finally...
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENT AND ADJUDICATION ACT 2012 (CIPAA): AN OVERVIEW
Purpose of the Act An Act to facilitate regular and timely payment, to provide a mechanism for speedy dispute resolution through adjudication, to provide remedies for the recovery of payment in construction industry to provide for connected and incidental matters. Application of the Act Applies to every construction contract made...
WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS PAPER JUDGMENT?
WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS PAPER JUDGMENT? A client of yours defaulted in payments. You have sent multiple letters and emails reminding the sums due but no response. You decided to use legal action against the defaulted party. After going all the hustles from appointing the lawyer, sending notice...
Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 – YOU CAN NEVER ESCAPE!
According to Online Cambridge Dictionary, money laundering is the crime of moving money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem as if the money has been obtained legally. Terrorism financing can be defined as acts of providing financial support to the terrorist activities....
CASE REVIEW: Al Baik v El Baik
This is a case regarding a trade mark “Al Baik”. Muslims who have been to Makkah, Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage (Hajj) and Umrah might be familiar with this name. Al Baik in Saudi Arabia is a famous restaurant serving affordable fried chicken meals owned by El Baik Food Systems Co,...
Case Review: Low Chi Yong v Low Chi Hong & Anor
This trade mark dispute arose from two biological brothers, Low Chi Yong and Low Chi Hong. This case is first filed at High Court and went to appeal at Court of Appeal and later, Federal Court. The Appellant has filed a claim against the Respondents for trade mark infringement. The...