Understanding Beneficiaries’ Rights and Executors’ Duties in Estate Administration
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 7 October 2026 by Mr Aaron Liew and Ms Keerthana Aiswwarya and moderated by Ms Kirbasyini Chandran. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: When someone passes away, beneficiaries naturally want to know: What am I entitled to, and when will I receive it? However, an…
Navigating Business Acquisitions: Key Legal Considerations from Negotiations to Completion
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 12 August 2026 by Mr Aaron Liew and Ms Nataline Ross and moderated by Ms Tharani Kunasekaran. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: A business acquisition involves far more than agreeing on a purchase price. Throughout the transaction, buyers and sellers are required to navigate…
When Hospitals Hide the Truth: A Patient’s Right to Medical Records and Incident Reports
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 5 August 2026 by Mr Dev Sundram and moderated by Mr Hakimi Nizam. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: 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…
Sexual Harassment Complaints in the Workplace: Managing Risk, and Compliance Tribunal Proceedings
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 24 June 2026 by Ms Sonia Mohanacomar and Ms Kirthika Padmanapan and moderated by MrJoseph Khor. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Sexual harassment complaints can expose employers and organisations to significant legal, operational and reputational risks if not handled appropriately. What may begin as…
Breaking a Deadlock Between Co-proprietors of Land In Malaysia
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 10 June 2026 by Mr Joseph Khor and Ms Keerthana Aiswwarya and moderated by Mr Ray Chen. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Co-proprietorship of land often begins as a practical arrangement between family members, business partners, or investors. However, disagreements over the use, management,…
Friendly Loans: Protecting and Recovering Your Money and Interest
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 20 May 2026 by Ms Sonia Mohanacomar and Mr Amir Nizam and moderated by Mr Jeromy Yan. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Friendly loans are common in SME and personal dealings, but poorly structured arrangements can create serious legal risks under Malaysian law. What…
Calling Performance Bonds: How Developers Can Avoid and Overcome Injunctions
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 15 April 2026 by Mr Michael Koh and moderated by Ms Carolyn Ng. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Performance bonds are a critical safeguard for developers in construction projects, providing a readily available financial remedy in the event of contractor default. In practice, however,…
Strengthening Your Contracts in Uncertain Times: The Force Majeure Clause
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 8 April 2026 by Ms Cassandra Nicole Thomazios and Ms Anis Mohd Sohaimi and moderated by Mr Raymond Lee. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: In today’s unpredictable global environment – marked by geopolitical conflicts, wars, pandemics, and supply chain disruptions – businesses are increasingly…
From Seizure to Prosecution: Caught For Evading Customs Duties
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 1 April 2026 by Ms Agalya J. Munusamy and moderated by Mr Aaron Liew. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: If “uncustomed” goods are found in your car, shop, warehouse or home, could you be charged for smuggling? Many assume that smuggling offences only involve…
Personal Liability of Directors: When the Corporate Veil Doesn’t Protect You
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 11 March 2026 by Mr Joseph Khor and Ms Joyce Wong and moderated by Mr Jeremiah Susaiyan. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Incorporation is often perceived as a shield against personal liability. However, directors may face personal exposure where duties are breached, conflicts of…
