Introduction 1. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become an increasingly important feature of the Malaysian legal system. Among the various forms of ADR, court-annexed mediation is widely encouraged as a means of resolving disputes efficiently while preserving the relationship between the parties. Best of both worlds of the legal system 2. Court-annexed mediation in Malaysia is goRead More…
English version Versi Bahasa 我的首次庭审经验 就在我正式开始在律所当实习生的那天，我非常幸运地被给予一同跟随张大律师以及其团队前往吉隆坡高等法院旁听一起案件的机会。 我仍然记得就在我踏进吉隆坡高庭的那一刻，我不禁感叹“哇，原来法庭是这样的吗?”， 这与我以Read More…
English version 中文版 Pada hari pertama saya sebagai seorang pelajar penempatan dalam sebuah firma guaman, yang juga merupakan hari pertama kerja pertama saya, saya berasa amat bertuah kerana saya berpeluang untuk menghadiri Mahkamah Yang Mulia. Saya masih ingat ketika saya berada dalam Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur, fikiran saRead More…
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Education
Mr Alex Chang Huey Wah completed his secondary education in Singapore at the Hwa Chong Institution and later read laws at the Queen Mary College, University of London. Author
He is the Advisory Editor of the Companies Winding Up Handbook, first published by the Malayan Law Journal in 1998, the second edition was published in 2003; and has been a contributorRead More…
According to a feature article by Bank Negara Malaysia in 2024, globally, one in five customers fell victim to fraud in the last four years. This ultimately raises the question, which party is to be blamed if such unfortunate events were to happen? Senior Citizen Losing His Life Savings In 2022, an 85-year-old elderly had fallen victim to a bank fraud where a total of RM529,Read More…
My name is Sean Chang, and the law, for me, has been less of a career choice and more of a quiet, persistent calling. If you had asked me as a child, my answers would have changed with every passing year—first a soldier, then a pilot, always chasing the next adventure. But looking back, the one constant was my love for argument and reason. I simply couldn’t stop. That instinct found its trueRead More…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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…