Serving on a joint management body (JMB) or management corporation (MC) is often a challenging and thankless responsibility. Committee members are expected to oversee maintenance issues, manage contractors, enforce by-laws, collect maintenance charges, address resident complaints, and make decisions that affect the entire development. In many cases, parcel owners carry out these responsibilities voluntarily, dedicating…
Wednesday, 5 August 2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm When Hospitals Hide the Truth: A Patient’s Right to Medical Records and Incident Reports About this talk When something goes wrong in a hospital, getting answers is rarely straightforward. Medical records may be incomplete, incident reports are classified as confidential, and the identities of the treating…
您或您的家人，是否曾经遇过这样的情况？ 医生一再表示「没事」，最后却查出癌细胞已经扩散； 原本看似普通
MahWengKwai & Associates is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognised with the Healthcare & Life Science Award at the Asia Business Law Journal’s Malaysia Law Firm Awards 2026. Healthcare and life sciences law covers a wide range of legal issues connected to medical treatment, patient care, healthcare institutions, and the responsibilities of…
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Breaking a Deadlock Between Co-proprietors of Land In Malaysia About this talk Co-proprietorship of land often begins as a practical arrangement between family members, business partners, or investors. However, disagreements over the use, management, development, or disposal of the property may ultimately result in significant legal…
A land reference decision can feel like the end of the road. After the High Court has heard valuation evidence, considered the statutory heads of compensation, and delivered its decision, many dissatisfied litigants, including landowners, developers, and concessionaires, ask a simple question: Can we appeal? Under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the answer is less…
Ageing strata developments in Malaysia represent both a structural urban challenge and a substantial redevelopment opportunity. This phenomenon has been commonly referred to as “strata decay.” It has become of increasing concern since many of the country’s early strata developments are now more than three decades old. These schemes are experiencing structural, maintenance, and governance…
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Friendly Loans: Protecting and Recovering Your Money and Interest About this talk Friendly loans are common in SME and personal dealings, but poorly structured arrangements can create serious legal risks under Malaysian law. What appears informal may be challenged as unlicensed moneylending, affecting enforceability and recovery….
Aesthetic treatments are widely perceived as safe and routine, but when something goes wrong, the consequences can be serious. This article explains your legal rights and options if treatment does not go as planned. In recent years, Malaysia has seen a significant rise in demand for aesthetic and beauty treatments. From laser procedures and skin…
Introduction Share units are one of the most important elements of a strata development. They determine how much each parcel owner pays for maintenance charges and sinking fund contributions. They also determine voting power at general meetings and each owner’s proportionate interest in the common property. When disputes arise over allegedly “unfair” maintenance charges, the…
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Personal Liability of Directors: When the Corporate Veil Doesn’t Protect You About this talk Incorporation is often perceived as a shield against personal liability. However, directors may face personal exposure where duties are breached, conflicts of interest arise, or statutory obligations are not strictly complied with….
The legal framework governing public assemblies in Malaysia has undergone a significant constitutional evolution. What began as a permit-based regime under the Police Act 1967 – which vested broad discretion in the police to approve or deny gatherings – was replaced in 2012 by a notification system under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (“PAA 2012”)….
In this article, we analyse the High Court’s unreported judgment in Mohammad Nabill Sajid bin Mohammad Aslam Sajid v Government of Malaysia and 32 Others (Penang High Court Civil Suit No. PA-21NCVC-8-07/2023), focusing on the facts, the court’s findings, and key takeaways from the decision. This case concerned a 21-year-old religious teacher (“Plaintiff”) who sustained…
