Zain Megat & Murad (ZMM)

19/01/2025

Update.

In this update, Andrew Heng Yeng Hoe 邢英豪 and Atiqah Yasmin Sedek write about the recent case of Econpile (M) Sdn Bhd v ASM Development (KL) Sdn Bhd & Anor Case…

08/05/2023

In conjunction with the 22nd anniversary of our establishment as a legal firm, we at ZMM are honoured to share how we can be of assistance.

For more than 2 decades, we have been undertaking multi-million litigation disputes, corporate transactions and conveyance for property, real estate and financing with all major banks and financial institutions including Lembaga Pembiayaan Perumahan Sektor Awam (LPPSA).

ZMM have a diverse area of law practices ranging from Litigation, Conveyancing and Banking, Corporate and Commercial, Construction and Energy to Legacy Continuity, anchored on Foundation Laws and other forms of estate planning and asset protection.

With a team of lawyers spread across various practice areas, ZMM are able to represent and advise clients in the full lifecycle of businesses, from the inception of projects, conducting due diligences, acquiring lands and companies, bridging finances, initiating to strategizing and managing legal suits as well as sale and purchase agreements and end financing documentation.

We have the privilege to represent and advise the Developer in the nation’s first Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”), along the Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit line, from acquisition of land to liasing with all the relevant authorities in obtaining the requisite approvals until the completion and handing over vacant possession for the 1st phase of the project as well as the conveyance of property to the end purchasers.

We also facilitate negotiations and executions of joint venture and construction contracts while offering continuous services for legal documentation, compliance, advice and litigation strategies throughout the lifecycle for projects such as large scale solar, waste to energy plant, residential and commercial mixed development, privatisation, defence facilities, telecommunication, infrastructures and many more.
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20/04/2023

In this update, Andrew Heng writes about the case of Mudajaya Corporation Bhd v KWSL Builders Sdn Bhd and Anor Case [BA-24C-52-08/2022 & BA-24C-56-08/2022] where the Shah Alam Construction High Court allowed the oral application for Conditional Stay of Adjudication Decision pending disposal of litigation / arbitration after the formal application for Absolute Stay was dismissed.
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View PDF 19th April 2023 Issues The Federal Court in the case of View Esteem Sdn Bhd v Bina Puri Holdings Bhd [2019] 5 CLJ 479 (“View Esteem”) held that a stay under section 16 of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA 2012”) may be granted “where there are cle...

03/04/2023

A Note of Gratitude as Zain Megat & Murad (ZMM) celebrate its 22nd Anniversary

As we mark the 22nd anniversary of our formation on 1st of April 2001, we express our heartfelt gratitude for the trust and confidence reposed in us as well as continuous support throughout the years. The journey would not have been possible without you.

Our Founding Partners, Muhd Zain Muhd Yusuf, Datuk Megat Abdul Munir, Abdul Murad Che Chik as well as our Senior Partners, Alan Wong and Andrew Heng are pleased to announce the progression of:

Roger Leong Chun Lim,
Mohd Shahir Md Tahir,
Nurhidayah Mohd Puzi,
Muhammad Asyraf Abd Aziz, and
Adi Farris Abdul Murad

as Partners of ZMM effective from 23.02.2023.

In order to better serve our clients in the northern region, we have also established an office in Alor Setar, Kedah Darul Aman.

Once again, thank you! We, at ZMM, look forward to working closely and forging greater collaborations with you and your esteemed organisations.

31/03/2023

In this update, Andrew Heng writes about the case of BHS Builder & Marketing Sdn Bhd v Bongsor Bina Sdn Bhd [2022] 1 LNS 2839 where the KL Construction High Court held that limitation stops running when a court action is commenced, even where such proceedings are subsequently stayed pursuant to section 10 of the Arbitration Act 2005 and referred to arbitration.

View PDF 29th March 2023 Issues When an action filed into court is stayed under Section 10 of the Arbitration Act 2005 for the disputes to be referred to arbitration, does the computation of limitation period stop at the time when the action is filed into court or does it only stop when the notice [...

03/11/2022

Congratulations to PROLINTAS in launching its 2nd highway in consecutive months!

The Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (PM) officiated the opening of DASH in a launching ceremony held on 13 Oct 2022.

DASH is an elevated highway, with 90% of its route elevated.

The opening of Dash will have a significant impact on efforts to reduce traffic congestion and enhance traffic flow.

The DASH highway users will enjoy toll exemption until November 30, 2022.

22/09/2022

Our partner Andrew Heng will be speaking at the International Construction Claims and ADR Conference 2022 (ICCAAC 2022) in Dubai this November.

During the ICCAAC 2022, construction law practitioners and technical consultants from various jurisdictions will be sharing their views on the current issues in the construction and ADR industries.

Happening this 7 & 8 November at the at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.

Welcoming Andrew Heng as a speaker at the International Construction Claims and ADR Conference 2022, happening this 7 & 8 November at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.

Andrew is a partner at Zain Megat & Murad and leads the Construction & Engineering practice area. He is also an adjudicator and mediator.

REGISTER NOW to enjoy Early Bird Price: https://constructionclaims2022.ae/

Stay tuned for more updates.

30/08/2022

Heartiest Congratulations to Datuk Megat Abdul Munir, a Founding Partner of the firm, on being conferred the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka.

21/08/2022

Board of Engineers Malaysia’s Golden Jubilee Dinner yesterday evening, celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Congratulations BEM!

23/07/2021

Congratulations to Dynafront Holdings Bhd on the debut of your listing on the on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia.

It is our distinct honour and privilege to have served and journeyed with you as the listing Solicitors.

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/dynafront-debuts-952-higher-leap-market-23-sen-share

Alan Wong


Dynafront System Bhd

DynaFront Holdings Bhd, an insurance technology specialist, debuted on Bursa Malaysia's LEAP Market today at 23 sen per share, two sen or 9.52% higher than its offer price of 21 sen per share.

04/06/2021

In this update, Andrew Heng wrote about the case of IT Max Engineering Sdn Bhd v Propel Synergy Sdn Bhd [2021] 1 LNS 105, where the Kuala Lumpur Construction High Court held that the validity of adjudication decisions that survived a prior setting aside application, with no pending appeal, would not be affected by the Federal Court pronouncement in Ireka and Jack-in-Pile that the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 applies prospectively.

The validity of such adjudication decision for purposes of subsequent applications (in this case the subsequent application for direct payment against the principal) would also not be affected on the premise the application is based on an adjudication decision that has survived a prior setting aside application, with no pending appeal against its dismissal.

View PDF 12th May 2021 Issues In Ireka Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd v. PWC Corporation Sdn Bhd [2020] 1 CLJ 193 and Jack-in Pile (M) Sdn Bhd v. Bauer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and another appeal [2020] 1 CLJ 299, the Federal Court held that the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012....

11/12/2020

In this update, Andrew Heng wrote about the case of RKT Nusantara Sdn. Bhd. v Ken Grouting Sdn. Bhd. & Another Appeal [W-02(C)(A)-1560-07/2018] / [W-02(C)(A)-1562-07/2018] where the Court of Appeal held that the arbitrator ceases to have authority or mandate as arbitrator, should the arbitrator fails to adhere to the agreed timeline for delivery of the arbitration award (or any extension thereto). Consequently, the arbitrator will no longer have the requisite jurisdiction to make a valid award.

The Court of Appeal agreed with the High Court that an award made under such circumstances are liable to be set aside pursuant to section 37(1)(a)(vi) of the AA 2005 on the basis that “the arbitral procedure was not in accordance with the agreement of the parties”.

Insofar as an application to set aside pursuant to section 37(1)(a)(vi) of the AA 2005 is concerned, there is no issue of waiver even if objection to the late delivery of award was only made after such award was delivered, but not at the earliest opportunity.

View PDF 09th December 2020 Issues Where the agreed arbitration rules provide for a specific timeline for delivery of the arbitration award, will such provision be construed as a procedural provision or will the failure to adhere to such timeline affects the jurisdiction of the arbitrator? What if s...