If someone makes any statement that injures the good reputation of a person in front of the public then he or she can claim against the person who made that negative statement of him or her. WHAT IS DEFAMATION? A statement is said to be defamatory if it drops a person’s reputation in the perception of the right-thinking people of the community or, if it leads a person to be disclosed as hatred, contempt, or ridicule, or if a person’s…

There are two types of divorce petitions that can be filed in Court. A joint petition and a single/contested petition. If you or someone you know is contemplating getting divorced, then this article will guide you on what to expect during divorce proceedings. Please note that these guidelines are applicable to civil (non-Muslim) marriages in Malaysia and does not apply to Muslim marriages. Malaysian Divorce Law In Malaysia, divorce matters for non-Muslims are governed by the Law Reform (Marriage and…

What does the law say about unfair dismissal in Malaysia? The Industrial Relations Act 1967 of Malaysia governs the relationship between employers and employees and further lays down the procedure to resolve employment disputes. It is an embodiment of the rights of employees against unfair dismissal that are not available in the common law or the Employment Act 1955. Section 20(1) of the Industrial Relations Act states that where a workman irrespective of him being a part of a trade…

Unlike property, which can be divided equally, child custody is not limited to being fair to the couple, but the child must also be taken into account. In Malaysia, there are several types of child custody, for example, joint custody, full custody , or custody with reasonable access to the other parent. The issue of custody can be determined by the parents. In the context of a joint petition for divorce in Malaysia, child custody issues are agreed upon by…