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Chinese New Year 2026
春风策马入新程，丙午蹄声踏锦行。愿君乘此燎原势，直上青云揽月明。心怀山海常含笑，岁岁安康万事兴。 With the Year of the Fire Horse galloping in with blazing energy and unstoppable spirit, may your path be lit with courage, passion, and purpose. May every stride forward bring new victories, bold adventures, and the fire within to chase every dreaRead More…
Seasons Greetings 2025
圣诞节与新年，是回望与感恩的钟声响起之时。 回望2025年，我心中充满感激。感激每一次机遇，感激身边的每一个人，是你们让这一年如此丰盈而美好。 在这个充满奇迹与希望的节日里，我诚挚地祝愿你：愿平安与喜乐常驻你心。 更重要的是，愿你在2026年，能毫无顾虑地去做任何你真正想做的Read More…
Seasons Greetings 2025
Christmas and New Year – A Time for Gratitude and Peace As the year draws to a close, Christmas and New Year invite us to pause and reflect on the journey behind us. I am deeply grateful for the blessings, lessons, and connections that have shaped 2025 into a year of growth and joy. May this festive season fill your heart with warmth, your home with laughter, and your spirit with hope. AsRead More…
Risk of buying a house with a 14 day OTP
In Malaysia, buying a house with a 14-day Option to Purchase (OTP) can carry several risks, primarily due to the short timeframe for due diligence and legal checks. Here are the key risks to consider: 1. Insufficient Time for Due Diligence – Title & Legal Checks: Verifying the property’s title (e.g., whether it’s free from liens, caveats, or legal disputes) typically takes tiRead More…
Ten Years in Shackles, Resolved in Seven Weeks
To Alex CHANG & Co Client Testimonial: Ten Years in Shackles, Resolved in Seven Weeks 客户感言：十年桎梏，七周破局 I have been in the web design industry and have traveled to and lived in various countries. After deciding to return to Malaysia for family reasons. In the pursuit of my career, I had to begin taking loans from the bank as a means for me to fund myRead More…
A tribute to Tan Sri Soong Siew Hoong 2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tan Sri Soong Siew Hoong, one of the last serving charter members of the Rotary Club of Pudu. His life was a shining testament to Rotary’s ideals of “Service Above Self,” and his century-long journey inspired generations of Rotarians. Tan Sri Soong was not only a dedicated Rotarian but also a distinguished leader in Malaysia’s business and cRead More…
CLP Certificate In Legal Practice scholarship application
Dear Law Graduates RE: Provision of Certificate In Legal Practice (“CLP”) Scholarship to Law Graduates We refer to the above matter. 2 Congratulations in receiving your law degrees. There is good news for young lawyers-to-be. We are proRead More…
My Guardian Angels in the Courtroom from a Deadlocked Boardroom
English Version 对张惠华大律师 (Mr Alex Chang) 的由衷感言 当初与股东一同创业时，我对未来充满憧憬。那是一段带着梦想和热情起步的旅程，我们怀抱着共同的愿景，投入了全部心力与资源。可谁曾想到，这段合作却走向了另一条道路——从最初的信任和并肩奋斗，逐渐变成了冲突和对立。 那段时Read More…
My Guardian Angels in the Courtroom from a Deadlocked Boardroom
中文版 My Guardian Angel in the Courtroom from a Deadlocked Boardroom When I entered into a business partnership with a shareholder, I was filled with optimism. I believed that combining our strengths—my operational effort and his financial position—would lead to mutual success. However, what started as a promising collaboration soon turned into one of the most distressing periods ofRead More…
Rotary Pudu Songkhla Phattana Panya Autism School Project 2025
1 A visit to an Autism school Songkhla Phattana Panya1.1 Project chairman: PP Alex Chang1.2 Completed February 16, 2025 Project chairman PP Alex Chang receiving the 1st Runner Up District Award for the International Service Project, recognising our Autism Children Project from the District Governor DG Arvind U Gopi Kumar Project Overview2 On February 16, 2025, Rotarians from RC Pudu (MalayRead More…
Rotary Club Pudu district 3300 awards 2025
Rotary district 3300 awards 2025 I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the incoming President Sutisa Kuesuk of Rotary Club Songkhla on taking the helm of such a vibrant and successful club. It brings me profound sadness that I am unable to attend this joyous installation occasion in person. However, I have sent my spouse, to join you and share in this great celebration, carryRead More…
Curious Case Thumbs Up WhatsApp legally binding agreement
English Version 关于 WhatsApp 点赞表情是否构成具有法律约束力协议的离奇案例 WhatsApp 上神秘“点赞”事件簿 一位加拿大农民被法院判令赔偿284,870令吉，因为法院认定他的“点赞”表情符号构成具有法律约束力的协议。争议起因于该农民与一家谷物加工合作社在延期交付采购合约上产生分歧。合作Read More…
The Challenge of Sharing Documents as Images and Voice Messages on WhatsApp
English version 通过 WhatsApp 以图片及语音信息形式分享文件的挑战 1. 在当今的数字时代，我们经常希望能够快速分享重要信息。无论是关键文件还是重要往来函件，人们往往会选择最便利的工具。WhatsApp 作为全球最受欢迎的即时通讯应用之一，常常成为首选。然而，当通过 WhatsApp 以图片形式分享电Read More…
The Roadmap for Pre Trial and Trial: The 7 Essential Steps
Pre-Trial Case Management (PTCM) 1.1 Once pleadings are formally closed—14 days after the last pleading is filed—the court will fix a Pre-Trial Case Management (PTCM) session. This stage is pivotal to streamline to trial process and to ensure all parties are ready for trial. 1.2 Key Objectives for PTCM: 1.3 Narrowing Issues: The court identifies and narrows down the core legal and faRead More…
Rotary Pudu Songkhla A Night to Unite the World 2025
Bridging Cultures and Building Peace: A Night to Unite the World On February 16, 2025, Rotary Club Pudu, under the leadership of Project Chairman PP Alex Chang, joined hands with our esteemed collaboration partner, Rotary Club Songkhla, to host an extraordinary World Understanding Night in Thailand. This remarkable event embodied Rotary’s commitment to Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, onRead More…
Rotary Pudu Songkhla Engineering An Aquatic Revolution Zoea Crab 2025
1 Teenage Ninja Zoea Crab Project 1.1 Project chairman: PP Alex Chang Project chairman PP Alex Chang receiving the Best Environment District Award from the District Governor DG Arvind U Gopi Kumar 1.2 At the beginning of RY 2024-2025 we came up with this idea of Release of 3,000,000 babRead More…
Why Messaging Apps Are Unsuitable for Presenting Legal Facts with Visuals: The Case for Word Processors
Why Messaging Apps Are Unsuitable for Presenting Legal Facts with Visuals: The Case for Word Processors In legal practice, precision and clarity are non-negotiable. Lawyers routinely handle complex factual matrices involving timelines, contracts, evidence charts, and statutory references. While messaging apps excel at quick communication, they are fundamentally ill-equipped to present deRead More…
Why Messaging Apps Are Not Designed for Presenting Facts
Why Messaging Apps Are Not Designed for Presenting Facts with Photos, Figures, and Charts: The Case for Word Documents In today’s fast-paced digital world, instant messaging platforms have become indispensable for quick communication. However, when it comes to presenting detailed information—such as facts supported by photos, figures, and charts—messaging apps fall short. While theRead More…
THE NEW COMPANIES ACT 2016 and the COMPANIES WINDING UP PETITIONS
THE NEW COMPANIES ACT 2016 and the COMPANIES WINDING UP PETITIONSAN INTRODUCTION by Mr Alex Chang Huey Wah 1 New threshold of issuing a Notice Pursuant to s 218 (now 465 and 466) of the new Act. 2 Definition of Unable to pay its debts 3 Affidavit Verifying Petition 4 New Commencement of the Winding Up 5 Twice or four times Advertisement of the Petition in the Newspapers? Read More…
Mentors, Moots, and Midnight Oil: A Litigator’s Boot Camp in 14 Days
I was granted the opportunity to undertake a mini-pupillage at Alex Chang & Co. (“ACC”). While a fortnight may seem inconsequential in the grand trajectory of a legal career, this experience proved profoundly transformative. It is important for me to chronicle the first two weeks of learning. I arrived expecting to engage with live cases, only to be humbled when my first task involvRead More…
Admission to the Bar of Amy Nadia binti Che Rosadi Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
PETITIONER: Amy Nadia binti Che RosadiPETITION NO: WA-18-915-05/2024BEFORE: Her Ladyship HAYATUL AKMAL BINTI ABDUL AZIZDATE: March 14, 2025MOVER: Mr Soong Hou Ming I, Soong Hou Ming appear on behalf of your humble Petitioner and my learned friends who represent the Right Honorable Attorney General of Malaysia, the Malaysian Bar Council and the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee which have been introduRead More…
Admission to the Bar of Lew Jun Man Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
PETITIONER: Lew Jun ManPETITION NO: WA-18-1976-11/2023BEFORE: His Lordship Dato’ Wan Ahmad Farid Bin Wan SallehDATE: November 1, 2024MOVER: Miss Megan Lim Soo Zee If it pleases you My Lord, 1 The Petitioner was born in 2000, Kuala Lumpur and is the eldest son of Mr. Lew Jong Hing and Madam Yip Wei Wei. His grandparents, Mr Lew Koon Cheng and Madam Kwok Kwai Chu are also present today. My LoRead More…
Legal Fees Malaysia Lump Sum Time Cost Hybrid
1 Lump Sum Fees: Stage-by-Stage PaymentsIn Malaysia, one common way lawyers charge clients is through lump sum or agreed sum fees. Under this arrangement, the fees are not based on the amount of work done but are tied to specific stages of the case. 1.1 For example, a lawyer might charge a fixed fee for filing a claim, another for attending a hearing, and a final fee for closing the case. ThisRead More…
From the Gallery to the Front Row: A Courtroom Charade
From the Gallery to the Front Row: A Courtroom CharadeAs a fresh law graduate undergoing pupillage at Alex Chang & Co., I never expected to be thrown into the chaos of a complex court case filled with heavy accounting jargon. The case revolved around intricate inancial accounting principles, making it both challenging and eye-opening. Day of Trial1 Given the complexity of the matter, both Read More…
In Chambers and Out of My Comfort Zone
In Chambers and Out of My Comfort ZoneCompleting my nine-month pupillage at Alex Chang & Co has been a transformative experience, with trial preparation standing out as a defining moment. Working closely with Mr Alex Chang and the team, I witnessed firsthand the meticulous groundwork required before stepping into the courtroom. My time in chambers deepened my appreciation of the dedication anRead More…
Year of the Wood Snake 2025 Wisdom Challenges, Growth
恭賀新禧！恭喜發財、身體健康、萬事如意！ 又是一年新春佳節，今年是木蛇年，蛇在中國文化中象徵智慧、謹慎與變通，而木元素則增添了生機與柔韌，意味著今年我們需要以靈活的思維和堅韌的態度來迎接挑戰與機遇。 常言道，在木蛇年中，特別值得注意的是，一些生肖可能面對較大的挑戰Read More…
AR Registered Mail Outshines WhatsApp and Email in Malaysia’s Legal World
Digital Communication: A Double-Edged Sword? 数字通信：双刃剑？ 1 In today’s fast-paced digital age, WhatsApp and Electronic Mail are the preferred methods for sending messages and documents. They are fast, convenient, and easy to use. However, while these tools offer speed, they fall short when it comes to the reliRead More…