By Kevin Koo I began my career as a lawyer, and years later stepped into the world of HRDF training. These days I conduct PDPA, AML, IP, and ABAC compliance training for various companies under different training providers. But over time, I realised something important: A company doesn’t just need training. It needs a full […]
Belanjawan MADANI 2026 — A Practical Legal & Business Brief
Published after the tabling on 10 October 2025. Use this as a 12-month field guide; we flag effective dates and action items where possible.
Legal Co-location: Rethinking Counsel Secondment for Corporate Clients
In today’s business environment, legal departments are expected to do more with less. And to do it faster, better, and with full regulatory compliance. But not every business can justify a full in-house legal team. What if there were a middle path? What if your company could have a dedicated lawyer, housed in a professional […]
The Land They Could Not Get Back (Compulsory Acquisition)
“How long must justice wait?” That was the unspoken question echoing through the courtroom in Putrajaya. The year was 2025. But the story began in 1956.
The Caveat That Wasn’t: Encumbrances in Property Transactions
The ink had barely dried on the contracts. It was a warm April day in 2008 when Version Buy Sdn Bhd shook hands with the sellers. Three sale and purchase agreements were signed in one sitting—each deal precise, deliberate, and promising. The lands were prime: nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The promise was […]