Louis Ling 林礼惠

12/12/2024

At first, I thought it might be a counterfeit product, only to found out that DARLIE has recently introduced a new logo.

From the appearance, not much has changed other than the font and the removal of one star.

However, the smile in the new logo do look less forceful compared to the old one.

Looking back at the history of DARLIE’s logo, the brand name originally started as "DA**IE" rather than "DARLIE."

In Chinese, it was always known as "黑人牙膏," which has now been rebranded to "好来" (Hǎo Lái).

What we may not realize is that the original logo was tied to a form of American theater called minstrel shows, which emerged in the 19th century. These performances, often involving white actors in blackface makeup, contributed to racial stereotyping.

As society's awareness of racial issues grew, companies like DARLIE were compelled to evolve. The rebranding from "DA**IE" to "DARLIE" and the change in the Chinese name reflect how branding must adapt to shifting cultural sensitivities and societal expectations.

What started as a brand tied to a painful history is now one that tries to represent something more inclusive—a racially ambiguous face that reflects the diversity of today’s global market.

This transformation shows how companies must continually reassess and evolve their branding to stay relevant, respectful, and in tune with the times.

It’s a reminder that branding is not just about logos and names; it’s about reflecting the values and consciousness of the era.

So.. are you team Colgate or team Darlie?

Either way, whether you buy Colgate or Darlie, they ultimately share the same parent company.

31/03/2023

I have reached 300 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

29/12/2022

We are prepared for the New Year!

Are you?

01/05/2022

Bulan Ramadhan bulan mulia,
Disambut dengan penuh gembira,
Kini Syawal menjelma tiba,
Tangan ku hulur maaf dipinta
Selamat Hari Raya! Maaf zahir batin.

23/11/2021

Despite numerous extensions of HOC, the number of unsold units by Developer remains high.

Although HOC may appear to be beneficial to homeowners, the ultimate goal has always been to help reduce the inventories of the Developer.

To really assist first home buyers to reduce their cost in purchasing their first home, the current definition of "residential property" should be amended to include properties such as service apartments, suites, SOHO, or any other creative terms created by the Developer with the representation that such properties are allowed to be used as a dwelling house, instead of limiting it to only house, condominium, apartment or flat.

In reality, houses and condominiums in reasonably strategic locations would no longer fall within the RM500k threshold whilst there are plenty of service apartments, SOHO, etc that does.

Such a move would not only provide home buyers with better options, it would also help many overly invested investors to have better opportunities in disposing of their inventories as well. as many were promised great returns but are now stuck with burdensome debts.

People are still buying, give them better options.

Louis Ling
23 November 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The figures for completed and unsold residential properties stood at 30,290 units worth a total of RM19.75bil as of the third quarter of 2021, says Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib.

08/10/2021

当问到为什么愿意免费帮助这些中国工人时，刘毅龙律师告诉美国之音：“我是从一个比较大的宏观的角度来看这件事情，这是全球化浪潮下的一个劳工被剥削的比较大的一个问题，如果这些人的遭遇是确确实实发生了，那从人道、人权的角度来说，他们必须要得到相对的保障。”

kudos to Lau Yi Leong

马来西亚移民当局决定不起诉5名护照被雇主扣押、偷渡进入该国的中国工人。在中国，焦虑等待丈夫消息的家属感恩现任律师免费提供法律援助的人道情怀，提供协助的律师则表示，这些工人被剥削，从人道、人权的立场都应.....

06/08/2021

Probate and Administration

Mak Chee Chong v Rockwills Trustee Bhd [2015] MLJU 1853

Issue :

The husband of the deceased (plaintiff) made an application to remove a trust company (defendant) that was appointed as the executor and trustee of the estate of the deceased on the grounds that:-

1. the scale of fees quoted by the trust company is too high.
2. there is deadlock between the trust company and the beneficiary in respect of the probate application.

Law :
Probate and Administration Ordinance (Cap 109 of the Laws of Sabah)
(Note: West Malaysia is governed by Probate and Administration Act, 1959)

Sections 54(1) provides that in the event there's no competent executor or such executor is out of the state, the Court may in its discretion having regards to the best interest of the estate, appoint such person as it thinks fit to be the executor.

Section 89 provides that the Court may on an application made to it and on sufficient cause being shown change the executor to execute the property belonging to the estate.

Judgement :

In deciding the matter, the Court finds that the deadlock between the trust company and the beneficiary which caused a delay in the probate application amounts to “sufficient cause” to change the executor to the plaintiff, who in Court's view is a competent executor, for the best interests of the beneficiaries.

01/06/2021

Despite the option that law firm may apply approval to operate, the office of Messrs ling & yi leong will remain closed during the Full Movement Control Order (“FMCO”) until the date as further announced by the authority.

Prevention is always better than cure.

Matters can wait, lives can’t.

25/05/2021

As long the payment does not constitute full and final settlement to the tragic event, the victims may consider to accept the payment and thereafter file a separate action against the responsible party.

Sixty-four passengers still hospitalised, with six in critical condition and three requiring ventilators.

21/05/2021

FIRE DOORS - HOW SAFE ARE WE?

Fire has always been one merciless killer.

This statement is further justified by the unceasing occurrence of fire incidents in our country wherein the numbers according to statistics (provided by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia) have only risen over the years.

As the construction of high-rise buildings has been growing rapidly, naturally, the safety of the users in the building is of utmost importance. The existing by-laws governing fire safety in buildings are provided in the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (UBBL 1984) under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974. There are active and passive fire protection systems that must be complied with before a building is given the Certificate of Fitness for Occupation (CFO).

Fire door is one of the passive fire protection systems being in existence to create/protect an escape route through a building during a fire breakout. A unique function of the fire doors is to compartmentalize fire, stop flames and smoke from spreading between sections of the building.

For a fire door to serve its purpose, door closers are required to assure it remains closed at all times. Fire doors, however, may be held open provided that the “hold-open device” incorporates a heat-actuated device to release the door in the event of a fire.

Although a building is said to have complied with the UBBL 1984 for a CFO to be issued, at many times, such compliance is not maintained after issuance of the CFO. Very often, the failure to maintain can be seen such as defective doorknobs, fire doors being left open or not being able to be fully shut, or being obstructed by objects. This is a clear example of borrowing an umbrella when it is sunny and taking it back when it rains putting the lives of occupants at risk.

In order to curb such a risk, the Fire Services Act 1988 clothed the Director-General with authority to request abatement of any possible fire-hazard; failing which such party will be in breach of the Act and shall be liable to the sanctions provided therein. The Fire Safety Division under the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia is created to ensure the active and passive protection system requirements in all premises have duly complied.

In the case of Sri Inai (Pulau Pinang) Sdn Bhd v Yong Yit Swee 2003 1 MLJ 273 (Court of Appeal, Kuala Lumpur), the unsafe premises claimed the lives of several children due to a fire outbreak. The Court of the first instance found that the school (“first defendant”) in renting the premises owed a duty of care to the pupils and that the local authority (“second defendant”) in its capacity as a landlord and a local authority was equally liable for the deaths caused.
Being dissatisfied with the decision of the Sessions Court, the first defendant appealed to the High Court wherein the Court hearing the appeal dismissed the first defendant’s appeal and reverses the decision against the second defendant.

The first defendant further appealed to the Court of Appeal wherein the Appellate Court found that the local authority whose duty it is to enforce compliance of the UBBL 1986 did not comply with those very By-Laws when letting out the building and made clear that the law of tort imposes a duty of care on a defendant who assumes responsibility to perform professional or quasi-professional services for a plaintiff who relies on those services. The Appellate Court upon hearing the case restored the order of the Sessions Court and found the second defendant liable.

The Court’s decision may have accorded the aggrieved party with some sort of remedy however precious lives are dependent on the safety of the building. There is only so much regulation can do but if the maintenance of these safety features is not abided with, the lives of the occupants are not adequately protected and in the end, no matter how advanced technology is, we will be left with the question: how safe are we?

written by
Louis Ling
21 May 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: A fire broke out at an apartment in Bandar Bukit Jalil on Thursday (April 22) night, engulfing two units.