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Court case regarding wakaf land

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/11/21/penang-islamic-authority-turned-land-into-wakaf-without-heirs-consent-court-hears/ Penang Islamic authority turned land into wakaf without heirs’ consent, court hears Predeep Nambiar -November 21, 2019 GEORGE TOWN: A shariah law expert today told a court here that the takeover of late tycoon Shaik Eusoff Shaik Latiff’s estate … Continue reading

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The Star: Hear my will

This story first appeared in The Star newspaper on 01 July 2019 Hear my will Carolyn: It is a sad fact that most of us will not be able to control or avoid AS much as the topic of mental … Continue reading

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The Star: Thy will be done

This story first appeared in The Star newspaper on 08 October 2018 Thy will be done Law & Realty and Carolyn Oh Li Lin This is the second in the series of monthly articles contributed by the Malaysian Bar Council … Continue reading

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The Star: Euthanasia and living wills in Malaysia

This story first appeared in The Star newspaper on 26 February 2015 Euthanasia and living wills in Malaysia – two sides of the coin By Tan Yi Liang and L. Suganya PETALING JAYA: A 75-year old man lies on a … Continue reading

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Unfair bank contracts

A British couple who won their case against a commercial bank which attempted to use an exemption clause in a housing loan agreement to ward off a civil suit has advised customers to test their rights in court. Continue reading

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Digital legacy

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2018/08/25/have-a-say-in-your-digital-legacy-by-writing-down-instructions-today/ Most people are reluctant to think about their own death and what happens to their estate, but in terms of their digital legacy, it’s essential to do so if they want to spare their family problems. Without the right … Continue reading

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Tenancy Agreements Malaysia, part 4

https://www.nst.com.my/property/2018/06/384991/special-conditions-tenancy-agreement By NST PROPERTY – June 28, 2018 @ 11:45am THIS is the final of a four-part series article intended as a simple guide to tenancy agreements for landlords who wish to rent. It covers tenancy agreements in Malaysia, what … Continue reading

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Tenancy Agreements Malaysia, part 3

https://www.nst.com.my/property/2018/06/382779/obligations-tenants-landlords By NST PROPERTY – June 22, 2018 @ 1:27pm THIS is the third of a four-series article intended as a simple guide to tenancy agreements for landlords who wish to rent. It covers tenancy agreements in Malaysia, what they … Continue reading

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Making graduates more employable

All along the supply chain, proficiency in the English language is a highly desirable skill, as attested to by the majority of employers. Continue reading

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Tenancy Agreements Malaysia, part 2

https://www.nst.com.my/property/2018/06/379903/drafting-and-stamping-tenancy-agreement By NST PROPERTY – June 14, 2018 @ 12:53pm THIS is the second part of a four-part series article to be used as a simple guide to tenancy agreements for landlords who wish to rent. It covers tenancy agreements in … Continue reading

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