Technology reduces needs for transfer, encourages remote trials In Muhammad Hafidz bin Mohd Dusuki v Hassan bin Zulkifli[1], the defendant in a copyright infringement claim applied to transfer the case from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu, on the following grounds: (1) alleged infringement in Tumpat, Kelantan; (2) defendant’s place of business and residence are both…
Category Archives: Covid-19
In support of the government measures for reducing the impact of Coronavirus Disease, the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has enacted the Trademarks (Waiver and Modification of Fee) Regulations 2020.
In support of the government measures for reducing the impact of Coronavirus Disease, the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has enacted the Trademarks (Waiver and Modification of Fee) Regulations 2020.
Session 1: Waves of the COVID-19 Act to the Construction, Housing and Tenancy scenes Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcO2trDooGNeo9sg01MKvr4t5OdR87DDy Session 2: The Impact of COVID-19 Act on Business Relationships Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArduioqTkrGtB2COuqyrCpq3aWUf1LmVId These sessions are complimentary sessions presented by Gan Partnership. If you have any questions relating to the topics, please email the questions 2 working days…
Introduction The Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Act 2020 (“COVID-19 Act”) came into force in Malaysia on 23 October 2020. Too little, too late? This has been said. In its long title, the COVID-19 Act says it intends to reduce the impact of COVID-19. The first COVID-19 measure was implemented…
We zoom into the modifications made by the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Act 2020 to the Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Act 1966.
The construction sector at large would be affected by several sections of the COVID-19 Act. In this article, we examine the impact of the COVID-19 Act on construction contracts and construction disputes.
These FAQs focus on the impacts of two Parts of the COVID-19 Act – the ‘Inability to Perform Contractual Obligation’ and the ‘Modification made to Distress Act 1951’ – concerning leases and tenancy agreements of non-residential immovable properties.
Section 7 of the COVID-19 Act provides that the inability of any party or parties to perform any contractual obligation