Disputes & Litigation

Claims, court proceedings, arbitration, enforcement, and recovery in Malaysia: practical notes on what to do when a dispute lands on your desk.

A dispute usually arrives with a deadline attached: a letter of demand, a writ, a statutory notice, a payment that has stopped. These articles explain what each document means, what the law actually requires, and what a sensible next step looks like, whether you are the party claiming or the party defending. They cover the full run of a civil matter in Malaysia, from the first letter through judgment, enforcement, and bankruptcy.

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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What Is a Summary Judgment Application?

A summary judgment application asks the court to decide a civil claim without a full trial because there is no genuine defence. How it works in Malaysia.

16 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Debt Recovery: What To Do If Someone Refuses to Pay?

If someone refuses to pay you in Malaysia, you may issue a demand, negotiate, file a civil claim, obtain judgment, and enforce it. Here is what to know.

11 June 2026 · 6 min read

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What Is a Default Judgment and How Can It Be Set Aside?

A default judgment can be entered if a defendant fails to respond to a civil claim. Here is what it means and how it may be set aside in Malaysia.

11 June 2026 · 6 min read

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What Is a Letter of Demand?

A letter of demand is often the first formal step before legal action. What it means, what it should contain, and what to do if you receive one in Malaysia.

11 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Should You Sign a Settlement Agreement Without Legal Advice?

A settlement agreement is final and binding. Here is why signing one without legal advice is a risk worth thinking about, in Malaysia.

10 June 2026 · 5 min read

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What Happens During Settlement Negotiations?

Many disputes are resolved through settlement. Here is what happens during settlement negotiations in Malaysia, and how to approach them properly.

10 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Before You Sue Someone in Malaysia, Read This First

Thinking of suing someone in Malaysia? What to check before starting legal action: evidence, costs, remedies, limitation, settlement, and enforcement.

9 June 2026 · 5 min read

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Can Social Media Posts Become Evidence in Malaysia?

That post, comment or story can end up in court. Here is how social media becomes evidence in Malaysia, and what it means for you.

9 June 2026 · 6 min read

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What Should You Do After Receiving a Letter of Demand in Malaysia?

Received a letter of demand in Malaysia? Understand what it means, what to check, how to respond, and when to get legal advice.

9 June 2026 · 6 min read

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What Weakens a Legal Claim?

Even a good claim can be undermined by avoidable mistakes. Here is what weakens a legal claim in Malaysia, and how to avoid it.

9 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Why You Should Not Delete Messages During a Dispute

Deleting messages during a dispute can do more harm than the messages themselves. Here is why, under Malaysian law.

9 June 2026 · 5 min read

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