Landmark Legal Cases
Defining Legal Precedents in Malaysia:
Emar Sdn Bhd v. Aidigi Sdn Bhd
A ruling that strengthened protections for unsecured creditors in insolvency proceedings, ensuring a balanced framework for creditor claims in liquidation scenarios.
Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd v. Mae Perkayuan Sdn Bhd
A defining case on loss of profits claims in commercial disputes, reinforcing the principles of foreseeability and causation in contract law.
Chiu Wing Wa & Ors v. Ong Beng Cheng
A decision that clarified landlord and tenant rights under the National Land Code, significantly influencing tenancy agreements and property law jurisprudence.
Orchard Circle Sdn Bhd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Hulu Langat
An important ruling that provided legal clarity on unjust enrichment claims in compulsory land acquisitions, ensuring fair treatment for landowners.
Far East Holdings Bhd v. Majlis Ugama Islam Pahang
A crucial case affirming that judicial oversight remains applicable to statutory bodies, even when legislative measures attempt to fetter the court’s supervisory powers of judicial review.
Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Bhd v. Tang Kwor Ham & Ors
A crucial case affirming that judicial oversight remains applicable to statutory bodies, even when legislative measures attempt to fetter the court’s supervisory powers of judicial review.
Defining Legal Precedents in Malaysia:
Lawsuit by P.I. Bala’s Family Against Najib Razak (2018)
A politically significant defamation case where our team successfully defended former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, securing a High Court ruling that dismissed the claim for lack of legal standing.
Port Dickson Yacht Club Suspension Lifted (2019)
A judicial review case that reaffirmed natural justice principles, with the High Court ruling against the Registrar of Societies for unlawfully suspending a private members’ club without due process.
DBKL’s Appeal in Taman Rimba Kiara Case (2023)
A key Federal Court decision on urban planning permissions, where we argued the legal implications of the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan, leading to the court granting leave for DBKL’s appeal.
Taman Rimba Kiara Development Dispute (2023)
A crucial legal battle over land rights and urban planning in Kuala Lumpur. Representing DBKL, we defended the validity of a contested development order, but the Federal Court ultimately ruled in favour of residents, setting a precedent for public participation in planning law.
Lynas Permanent Disposal Facility Appeal (2024)
A Court of Appeal ruling that acknowledged the significance of environmental concerns in planning approvals. Our intervention ensured judicial scrutiny over a radioactive waste disposal facility, reinforcing the role of the courts in environmental governance.
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