You Can Issue a Demand but you must wait 6 months to sue Versi Bahasa Malaysia 中文版 Nuclear Bomb 1 During the Movement Control Order (MCO), on April 10, 2020, our Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Honourable Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi struck a nuclear bomb into the hearts of millions of creditors in the country: you can issue a StatuRead More…
Brief Answers to the BIG Questions in Debt Recovery Malaysia 在马来西亚追讨债务普遍问题的简答 For English Version please click here Versi Bahasa Does the Legal Process Start with a Letter of Demand 这类型的法律程序通常是以追讨信件开始的吗? Yes. Usually. 是的。这类型的法律程序通常是以这种方式开始。 FundamentaRead More…
What Happens When You Are Arrested During The MCO Apakah Yang akan Berlaku Sekiranya Anda Ditangkap Semasa Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Effective from March 18, 2020, Malaysia officially implemented the Movement Control Order (the “MCO”). In general, a police officer may arrest the violators of the MCO under: Mulai 18 Mac 2020, Malaysia secara rasmi telah melaksanakan Perintah KawalanRead More…
What Happens When You Are Arrested During The MCO 您在行动管制期间被逮捕会怎么样 Effective from March 18, 2020, Malaysia officially implemented the Movement Control Order (the “MCO”). In general, a police officer may arrest the violators of the MCO under: 从2020年3月18日起，马来西亚正式实施了行动管制令（“MCO”）。一般而言，警务人员可Read More…
Miss Lim Wen Mi’s first degree was not law, she read International Finance at the University Malaysia Sabah she then set her mind on becoming a lawyer motivated by her desire to give a voice to those disadvantaged by poverty, social class and inequality of starting gate, she aspires to provide legal representation to those vulnerable groups in the society. Miss Lim pursued a law dRead More…
What Happens When You Are Arrested During The MCO For Bahasa Malaysia version please click here For Chinese version 中文版 please click here Effective from March 18, 2020, Malaysia officially implemented the Movement Control Order (the “MCO”). In general, a police officer may arrest the violators of the MCO under: 1) Obstructing Public Servant In Discharge Of His Public FunctioRead More…
PETITIONER: Lim Wen Mi PETITION NO: WA-18-178-01/2019BEFORE: YA Dato’ Nordin bin Hassan DATE: 13/12/2019MOVER: Mr Lye Wing Voi LONG CALL SPEECH If it pleases you My Lord, I, Lye Wing Voi appear for your humble Petitioner, LIM WEN MI today and my learned friends representing the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Malaysian Bar Council and the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee who haveRead More…
Default Clause In Instalment Payments A default clause in a contract provides that actions can be taken by the innocent (non-breaching/ defaulting) party in the event of default by the party in breach, usually the debtor. Default occurs when one party to a contract fails to perform their obligations/ duties under the contract or fulfil the contract terms, commonly known as a breRead More…
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Firstly, I would like to express my gratefulness to Mr. Chang, for giving me a chance to do an internship at Alex Chang & Co. Also, I would like to apologize for constantly changing my internship period, (I am terribly sorry for that and the inconvenience caused) thank you Mr. Chang for making it flexible! In these two weeks, I have really learnt a lot. First and most importantly, researchRead More…
马来西亚吉隆坡的我们如何应对行动管制令 Thank you for the concern from my friends around the world. 感谢来自世界各地的朋友们的关心。 请点击这里查看英文版本 FOOD SUPPLIES 粮食供应 Without food, you cannot last a week!!!! We have sufficient supplies of food in Kuala Lumpur, no interruptions in water, electricity andRead More…
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MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER The Movement Control Order (MCO) announced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 16th March 2020, to be implemented throughout the period of 18th to 31st March 2020 which now being extended for another fourteen days, to 14th April 2020. As the name suggests, the implementation of MCO was to control the movement of individuals from one place to another Read More…
Thank you for the concern from my friends around the world. 请点击这里查看中文版本 FOOD SUPPLIES Without food, you cannot last a week!!!! We have sufficient supplies of food in Kuala Lumpur, no interruptions in water, electricity and medical supplies. Supermarkets limiting the number of shoppers. A short video on how a Supermarket opRead More…
The Special Relief Facility initiated by the Central Bank of Malaysia The coronavirus Covid-19 brought our nation to a halt as the Movement Control Order was imposed on all Malaysians for a period of 14 days, starting from March 18 to March 31. Luckily the central bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara) injected RM3.3 billion to help business. A Special Relief Facility (SRF) was initiated Read More…
Re-Opening of Courts May 13, 2020 A Conditional Movement Control Order (“CMCO”) has been implemented and taken into effect on 13th May 2020, which allows the re-opening of Courts. However, Strict Operating Procedure (“SOP”) and guidelines are to be followed in reference to Circular that was issued by the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court. Read more on our short article: A tastRead More…
中文版 Enforcement of Judgment Sum via Writ of Seizure & Sale (WSS) Once judgment is obtained in your favour against
the Judgment Debtor, the Judgment Debtor shall obey the terms of judgment and
where debt and other costs are to be paid by the Judgment Debtor, the party
shall settle the judgment sum. Upon failure to do so, the Judgment Creditor may
file an application for writ of seiRead More…
5 Steps to Bankrupt Yourself vide a Housing Loan 房屋贷款可致使您破产的5个步骤 Step 1: Buy a House and get a loan 步骤1：购买房屋并获得贷款A happy couple, our clients, Mr and Mrs Tan (not their real names) bought a semi detached house in Penang in 2009 for RM1,000,000, he took out a loan of RM900,000 and diligently paid the loan for 3 glorious years. 我Read More…
Meet Amy Nadia, a proud graduate of the prestigious University of Malaya, where her passion for law blossomed amidst late-night study sessions and an eagerness to learn. Armed with an second class upper degree from one of Malaysia’s top law schools, Amy faces every challenge with unwavering spirit and a bright smile. While whispers of doubt surrounded her soft-hearted nature, she transformed thRead More…
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” — Theodore Roosevelt My first ever experience working in a law firm. Though short, worth it.First of all, working in Alex Chang & Co really brought me out of my comfort zone. As the firm is located in the heart of KL, despite the distance, I travelled by public transport (LRT) for 1 hour 30 miRead More…
The short attachment spent at Alex Chang & Co was a solid learning phase that is quintessential to law graduates. Alex Chang & Co is a close-knit law firm that will have everyone involved in the day to day workings of the firm. The learning curve will be a steep one that requires you to be on your feet as soon as you step foot into the firm on your first day. There will not be a dayRead More…
Give golden wings to your dreams and let them all come true in 2020.
As the sun sets on another decade, we wish you even greater company and good cheer.
愿大家，
2020，
身体健康，万事兴隆！
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Everyday Is A New Learning Experience – Nathan Hew Hoong Liang “The goal is not simply to ‘work hard, play hard.’ The goal is to make our work and our play indistinguishable.” – Simon Sinek I find this quote embodies the working environment at Alex Chang and Co (ACC). With a blink of an eye, I am closely coming to an end of my 2 weeks Attachment Period with ACC. Nevertheless, I will do Read More…
WHAT IS MAREVA INJUNCTION Mareva Injunction originated out of an English Court of Appeal case called Mareva Compania Naviera SA v International Bulkcarriers SA [1980]. The English Court of Appeal granted an injunction to prevent the monies being dissipated, hence the name ‘Mareva Injunction’. Elements for a court to grant a Mareva Injunction That being said, in order for the court to granRead More…
Break Away To Beat the Odds
My internship at Alex Chang & Co. Was a great experience that allowed me to better understand the professional workplace and expectations that come with it. To be frank, I have mixed feelings about working at the firm but I was looking forward to the experience of working in a litigation law firm setting. On my first day, I hit the ground running and began researchiRead More…
Selangor Bar Committee Seminars
Our Mr CHANG has conducted seminars for the Selangor Bar Committee on Companies Winding Up, on the dates as follows.
For a copy of the notes, please click here. on January 6, 2017 on December 1, 2017 on August 3, 2019
The New Companies Act 2016 and The Companies Winding Up Petitions An IntroductionRead More…
Petitioner: Zati Hanani Binti Zohari Petition No.: WA-18-1411-09/2018 Long Call Date: 19 July 2019 Time: 9.00 am Court: High Court, Appellate and Special Powers 2, Level 3 Kuala Lumpur Court Complex Judge: Herladyship Dato’ Mariana Binti Haji Yahya If it pleases you, My Lady I, Alex Chang Huey Wah, appear for Your Humble Petitioner, My Learned Friend Madam Natassa Zaini SFC is Read More…
Versi Bahasa 中文版 “WHY SOLICITORS DO NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OVER THE PHONE?”
First of all, the conversation below is to illustrate this whole article on the reasons why professional workers such as solicitors do not give legal advice over the phone.
PATIENT: Hello doctor.
DOCTOR: Hello. How can I help you?
PATIENT: I am having a headache for 3 days.
DOCTOR: I see. You should consume Read More…