Police Arrest MCO Bail Plead Guilty Mitigate

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…

Default clause instalment scheme full payment creditors debtors Malaysia

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…

My experience at Alex Chang & Co. Chai Hui Wen

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…

EFFECTS OF MCO ON YOUR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

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…

Coronavirus Covid 19 Movement Control Order Malaysia 2020

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…

An Opportunity to Witness the Execution of a Writ of Seizure and Sale by Tan Jo Lynn

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…

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屋贷款可致使您破产的5个步骤

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…

Amy Nadia Che Rosadi

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…

My first ever experience working in a law firm

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…

Tan Xin Jasmin

A Place to kick-start practice – Tan Xin Jasmin

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…

Everyday Is A New Learning Experience Nathan Hew Hoong Liang

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…

Athanasia Yolanda Bartolome

A Tale of a Tourist and Mareva Injunction

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 Nur Amira Adzhar

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

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…

Why Lawyers Do Not Give You Advice Over the Phone Amira Adzhar

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…

My Without Prejudice Experience

My “Without Prejudice” Experience
Alex Chang: “In court, you will need to present an argument that is refreshing yet irresistible.”
To win a case in court, this is how a good lawyer takes to make his case.
Chapter I: SUITS
I bet most of the law students would have heard or have watched the popular US legal drama series – Suits. I have always admired the character, Harvey Specter who was an astonisRead More…

Learning is best when put into practice

As a first-year law student, I was totally clueless and doubtful about this profession. Hence, I decided to search for an internship in a law firm during my three months’ break. The golden opportunity given by Mr Alex Chang definitely made a memorable mark in my life and gave a clearer image of what my future pathway ought to be.
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. – AugRead More…

Admission to the Bar of Heng Yi Cheer Anna Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Long Call

PETITIONER : HENG YI CHEERPETITION NO. : WA-18-1660-10/2017LONG CALL DATE : 5 OCTOBER 2018 (FRIDAY)TIME : 9.00 A.M.COURT : Special Powers 1JUDGE : HIS LORDSHIP NORDIN BIN HASSAN If it pleases you, My Lord, I appear for Your Humble Petitioner, My Learned Friend Madam Shahmin ABU Bakar SFC is appearing for Chambers and for this Petition I am most grateful that Miss Harleen Kaur will appear fRead More…

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Pudu Rotary Club Post Graduate Bursary in Food Science Technology

Pudu Rotary Club
Post Graduate Bursary/  Scholarship in Food Science/ Technology
We refer to the above.
2 FRASER & Neave Holdings Bhd and Rotary Club of Pudu (‘Pudu RC’) has created a Fraser & Neave Bursary under the Rotary Club scholarship scheme.
3 We are currently looking to grant a one time RM 5,000.00 bursary to an outstanding and deserving student.
4 EligibilityTo be eligible, bRead More…