There is no two-year wait for an annulment in Malaysia, but the law accepts only ten reasons and the court still needs proof. What it actually takes, in plain words.

The Online Safety Act 2025 is in force in Malaysia. A Penang lawyer explains the new platform duties, the under-16 rule, and how to report harmful content.

Divorce cost Malaysia, explained honestly: why contested petitions cost more, which disputes multiply the work, and what you can control before filing.

Anonymous defamation in Malaysia: a Penang lawyer explains the free steps, the police and MCMC routes, and the court orders that unmask fake accounts.

Thinking about divorce in Malaysia? A Penang lawyer explains the two-year rule, joint vs single petitions, the JPN tribunal step, and what to expect.

Someone broke a contract with you in Malaysia? Learn what counts as a breach, your remedies under the Contracts Act 1950, and what you can claim.

Sued for defamation in Malaysia? Learn the real defences under the Defamation Act 1957 — truth, fair comment, privilege — and how to protect yourself.

Dismissed from your job in Malaysia? Know your rights under the Industrial Relations Act 1967, the strict 60-day deadline, and how to claim.

AI fake video or image posted about you in Malaysia? Learn what evidence to keep, when it may be defamation, and legal/takedown options.

Someone owes you money in Malaysia? Before you sue, check your proof, limitation period, Letter of Demand options, court route and recovery prospects.

Received a letter of demand in Malaysia? Learn what it means, what to do next, what not to do, and when to speak to a lawyer before the matter gets worse.

Defamation in Malaysia: online feedback can create legal risk when it harms reputation. By Syahida, Associate, Gandhi Syahida & Associates With the rise of keyboard warriors and emotionally charged online commentary, many people still do not realise the serious legal consequences of what they post. At the same time, businesses and individuals with influence often confuse genuine feedback with defamatory statements. We once handled a case where a client left a critical review

Received a letter of demand? Or thinking of sending one? Learn your rights, the legal process, costs, and what happens next. Practical guide by a Penang litigation lawyer.

You did the work. You delivered the goods. You sent the invoice. And then, nothing. “I’ll pay you next week” becomes next month, the calls stop being answered, and the money you are owed starts to feel like money you will never see. If that is where you are, you are far from alone. Unpaid debts are one of the most common problems businesses and individuals bring to us, and the good news is that Malaysian law gives you a clear, structured route to recover what you are owed, fr

If someone has dragged your name through the mud, on Facebook, in a WhatsApp group, in a TikTok video, or to your face, one of the very first questions is blunt and practical: how much can I actually claim? The honest answer is that there is no fixed price. Malaysian courts do not run defamation through a calculator. The award is built from the facts of your case: how serious the lie was, how far it spread, who you are, and how the person who defamed you behaved before and du

Your reputation can take years to build and minutes to damage. One false post, one untrue accusation passed around a WhatsApp group, and suddenly people who have never met you are forming an opinion based on a lie. The good news is that the law in Malaysia takes your good name seriously, and gives you real ways to fight back. This is a plain-language guide to defamation law in Malaysia: what defamation actually is, what you have to prove, the defences the other side can raise

If you find yourself in this situation, this article will help you easily comprehend the crucial things you need to know before getting a divorce. Basic information you should know Divorce can be defined as legally dissolved or to end a marriage. In Malaysia, regardless of how long a spouse has been apart, there is no such thing as automatic divorce. A divorce petition must be filed at the High Court of Malaya under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) 1976 in order to obtai