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As a member of Yingke International, we are a trusted Malaysian law firm offering tailored legal solutions with local expertise and global reach.
作为盈科国际的一员，我们是一家值得信赖的马来西亚律师事务所，凭借本地专业知识和全球网络，提供量身定制的法律解决方案。

Can a holding company or related entity be made liable for an unfair dismissal claim simply because the actual employer ...
05/06/2026

Can a holding company or related entity be made liable for an unfair dismissal claim simply because the actual employer is insolvent?

In Hubline Berhad v Intan Wazlin Ab Wahab & Ors, the Court of Appeal said: not so easily. 🏢
The Court reaffirmed that:
• separate legal personality still matters
• insolvency alone is not enough
• common directors, shareholders, or addresses are not enough
• veil-piercing requires strict legal grounds 🔍

In other words, third-party liability in unfair dismissal claims is exceptional, not automatic.

03/06/2026

Does paying a booking fees actually secure the property for you? Let’s clear up the misconception

Wishing everyone a peaceful and blessed Wesak Day filled with light,warmth,and serenity.🪷🕯️✨Happy Wesak Day from all of ...
01/06/2026

Wishing everyone a peaceful and blessed Wesak Day filled with light,warmth,and serenity.🪷🕯️✨

Happy Wesak Day from all of us at YKW.

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and meaningful Wesak Day 🪷✨As we reflect on the values of wisdom, compassion and...
31/05/2026

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and meaningful Wesak Day 🪷✨

As we reflect on the values of wisdom, compassion and mindfulness, may this day serve as a gentle reminder that even in the practice of law, fairness and humanity should always remain at the centre of what we do.

Happy Wesak Day from all of us at YKW. 🙏

Who gets what after a divorce?It’s not as simple as you think. ⚖️In Malaysia, dividing matrimonial assets is not just ab...
29/05/2026

Who gets what after a divorce?
It’s not as simple as you think. ⚖️

In Malaysia, dividing matrimonial assets is not just about ownership or who paid more.
Under Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976, the Court looks at the entire marriage, including:

-financial contributions
-homemaking & childcare
-debts & responsibilities
-length of the marriage

💡 Key takeaway:
It’s not about ownership.
It’s about fairness.

“The real question isn’t who paid—
but what each party contributed.”

27/05/2026

Leaking ceiling? Broken aircond? Mold everywhere?

Can tenants legally stop paying rent because of property defects?

Malaysia’s Gig Workers Act 2025 is now in force — and it changes the legal landscape for gig work. 📱The Act introduces a...
22/05/2026

Malaysia’s Gig Workers Act 2025 is now in force — and it changes the legal landscape for gig work. 📱

The Act introduces a statutory baseline of protection for gig workers, including:

• minimum service agreement terms
• payment certainty
• limits on deductions
• procedural fairness before deactivation
• transparency on automated decision-making systems 🔍

For platform companies, compliance is no longer optional. This now affects not just legal documentation, but also internal processes, app flows, dispute handling, and operational readiness. 🏢

The real issue now is implementation.

20/05/2026

Imagine coming home and suddenly… your key doesn’t work.

Legal or not? Let’s talk about Landlord and tenant rights in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Licensing ≠ Franchising ⚖️They may look similar, but in Malaysia the legal difference is significant.A “licence” may sti...
15/05/2026

Licensing ≠ Franchising ⚖️

They may look similar, but in Malaysia the legal difference is significant.
A “licence” may still be treated as a franchise if the arrangement includes:

✔ use of intellectual property
✔ a business system
✔ continuous operational control
✔ payment of fees

That means the label alone is not enough. If the structure falls within the Franchise Act 1998, statutory compliance obligations may apply.

When expanding a business, getting the structure right from the outset matters.

13/05/2026

Someone owes you RM5,000… then disappears.
No reply. No payment. Just gone.

So — should you sue? 🤔

Many people assume:
“If I win in court, I’ll get my money back.”
But in reality, it is not always that straightforward.

In Malaysia, a small claim may be filed for claims up to RM5,000.
No lawyer is required, and the process is generally simpler and more cost-effective.

But even if you win, recovery is not automatic.
If the other side still refuses to pay, further enforcement steps may be needed — which means more time, effort, and cost.

Before taking action, ask yourself:
✔ Do they actually have the means to pay?
✔ Do you have clear evidence?
✔ Is the claim worth the time and energy involved?

Because suing is not only about being right —
it is also about whether the judgment can realistically be enforced.

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16-03, Menara EcoWorld, Bukit Bintang City Centre, No. 2 Jalan Hang Tuah, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
55100

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

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