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Notes and perspectives from the partners on disputes, corporate matters, commercial contracts, and digital assets.
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Disputes & Litigation
Bankruptcy in Malaysia: What You Can and Cannot Do After the Order
Declared bankrupt in Malaysia? Learn what happens to your property, whether you can work, travel, run a business, use a bank account and what you must do next.
22 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Bankruptcy Notice in Malaysia: What to Do Within 7 Days
Received a bankruptcy notice in Malaysia? Learn what it means, the 7-day deadline, how it can be challenged and what happens if you ignore it.
22 August 2026 · 5 min read
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Can I Be Made Bankrupt in Malaysia? The RM100,000 Rule Explained
Can you be made bankrupt in Malaysia? Learn the RM100,000 minimum debt rule, bankruptcy notice process, 7-day deadline and protections for guarantors.
22 August 2026 · 5 min read
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How to Get Out of Bankruptcy in Malaysia: Discharge Explained Simply
Bankruptcy in Malaysia does not necessarily last forever. Learn the three main ways to be discharged, including automatic discharge after 3 years.
22 August 2026 · 6 min read
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CIPAA Adjudication Timeline in Malaysia: From Payment Claim to Decision
The CIPAA adjudication timeline from payment claim to decision: the 10-day response periods, the 45-day decision deadline, and the risk of a late decision.
12 August 2026 · 6 min read
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CIPAA Payment Claims in Malaysia: What Makes a Claim Valid?
A CIPAA payment claim must satisfy section 5 and must not be premature. Learn the four requirements, timing rules and common jurisdictional mistakes.
12 August 2026 · 6 min read
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CIPAA vs Arbitration vs Litigation in Malaysia: Can They Run at the Same Time?
Can CIPAA adjudication continue while arbitration or court proceedings are ongoing? Learn how section 37 CIPAA allows parallel proceedings in Malaysia.
12 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Who Can Use CIPAA in Malaysia? Which Contracts and Claims Are Covered?
Can your construction dispute be adjudicated under CIPAA? Learn which contracts, parties and payment claims qualify, and which claims fall outside the Act.
12 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Employee vs Independent Contractor in Malaysia: What's the Difference?
Being called a freelancer or consultant does not automatically make you an independent contractor. Malaysian law looks at how the relationship really works.
4 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Sexual Harassment at Work in Malaysia: Your Rights and Your Employer's Duties
Malaysian law gives sexual harassment victims remedies and requires employers to investigate. What TAGS does, employer duties, and the mental health risks.
4 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia: What Can You Do If You Were Fired Unfairly?
An employer cannot dismiss you without just cause or excuse. Learn the 60-day deadline, claim process, evidence, and remedies for unfair dismissal in Malaysia.
4 August 2026 · 6 min read
Read→Digital Assets
Is Cryptocurrency Legal in Malaysia?
Cryptocurrency itself is not prohibited in Malaysia, but digital asset activities may be regulated depending on what is being done.
25 July 2026 · 6 min read
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