By Nursyafikha Kamarrudin When discussing the acquisition of business opportunities, there is often a misconception that directors may personally benefit from opportunities that are, in substance, meant for the company or diverting the business opportunities of the company. This is especially common where directors are also active businessmen in their Read more…
Nursyafikha Kamarrudin In today’s working landscape, not everyone fits neatly into the traditional “9-to-5, five days a week” model. In Malaysia, the employment law has evolved to accommodate alternative working arrangements, including part-time employment. This development is formally reflected in the legal framework under the Employment Act 1955 and the Part-Time Employees Read more…
By Muhammad Iman Hakim bin Abdul Rahman ABSTRACT In any commercial engagement, disputes between parties whether big or small is sometimes inevitable especially in a big scale project. While parties could always solve their dispute internally, at times it may ended up in a costly litigation with a point of no return for parties Read more…
By Muhammad Ikhwannuddin bin Mustapha & Mohammad Faris Haikal bin Bunyamin This paper examines how far the Malaysian Federal Constitution functions as a practical system of checks and balances against corruption and cronyism. Using doctrinal analysis of constitutional provisions, case law and institutional design, it argues that the Constitution embeds Read more…
By Munjid bin Muhammad ABSTRACT This article examines the legal status, rights and limitations of squatters under Malaysian land law with a focus on whether under any circumstances, any person occupying a land unlawfully may acquire rights superior to a registered proprietor. Drawing from statutory provisions within the National Land Read more…
By Myrra binte Abdul Jalal Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Mohamed Ibrahim, the esteemed legal luminary who donned the iconic white shirt in a black coat, and a black songkok needs no introduction. However, out of respect, it is only appropriate for one to be reminded of his Read more…
By Irfan Ali Thanvi Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Ahmad bin Mohamed Ibrahim (1916–1999) is the pioneer of the Islamization of laws in the Malaysian Constitution. The amazing brainchild and law laureate, Tan Sri, was born in Singapore in the year 1916. He grew up in a post-First World War era and learnt Read more…
By Qistina Khairunnisa Suicide is no longer a foreign or taboo subject in today’s global discourse. With mental health awareness on the rise, societies are increasingly open to discussing the emotional and psychological struggles that drive individuals to consider ending their lives. However, not long ago, in some legal systems, Read more…
By Nur Najihah binti Mohd Alias Abstract The doctrine of Maqasid Shariah serves as guidelines within Islamic jurisprudence and become fundamental objectives that must be obtain in implementing Islamic law. Maqasid Shariah outline purposes of the law in protecting the essential interest of human life, in accordance with Islamic teachings Read more…
By Fathima Manappurathuparambil Sharafuddeen On the 7th of October, 2023, Hamas launched an attack in the southern part of Israel, killing 1200 people and taking with them 250 hostages. IsraeliPrime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, then ordered an airstrike in Gaza, along with a total siege of the densely populated area. This was the beginning of Read more…