Note: The Federal Court case of Dato’ Seri Timor Shah Rafiq v Nautilus Tug & Towage (2024) clarifies the test for leave to commence derivative action under s 348 of the Companies Act 2016. Introduction On the afternoon of 19 September 2016, the harbour tug NTT Lumut rested alongside the jetty at Vale’s Teluk Rubiah […]
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Agentic Finance and the Law
On 27 May 2026, Robinhood announced that it is now “open to agents.” Customers can connect their own AI agents to dedicated Agentic Trading accounts and Agentic Credit Card virtual cards. The agents can research, rebalance portfolios, execute equity trades, monitor prices, and make purchases within set limits. Integration happens through Robinhood’s Model Context Protocol […]
Interim Spousal Maintenance in Long Marriages
This article discusses the High Court case of REV v JEV [2024] MLRHU 1243. It clarifies interim maintenance under ss 77–78 LRA 1976 for a 33-year marriage. It provides practical guidance on means-and-needs assessment and housing support. Introduction In a Kuala Lumpur High Court room in mid-2024, two people who had shared a home and […]
Terminating Property Co-Ownership
Introduction This article is a retelling of the case of CHIN SHAT YEN v. CHIN SHAT YEE; ED WYNN ONG CHEA LEANG (INTERVENER) [2026] MLRHU 1715. The case of Chin Shat Yen explains when Malaysia’s High Court may terminate property co-ownership despite a trust deed, loan arrears and family hardship under the NLC.
Secret Profits: When Employees Breach Fiduciary Duty
Introduction This article is a retelling of the Malaysian High Court decision of OUJI SEIYAKU (M) SDN BHD v. LEONG KAH HOE & ORS [2026] MLRHU 2250. It exposes how a senior employee diverted RM14 million through secret profits, misappropriation, and shadow directorship. Key lessons for employers and directors. Note: This article contains dramatized reconstructions […]