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Potential Growth Of Islamic Family Office In Malaysia And Its Challenges

Generally, family office is still uncommon in Malaysia. It is still new and at early stage as compared to the USA, European countries, Hong Kong and Singapore that have more established family office markets.

Malaysia Family

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Azmi & Associates

Resealing Letters Of Representation In Malaysia

With the passing of a property owner, a grant of representation is required in order to deal with the property.

Malaysia Family

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Zaid Ibrahim & Co

Adultery As A Ground For Divorce

In this article, we will focus on adultery as a ground for divorce. Under Section 54(1)(a) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (‘LRA 1976')...

Malaysia Family

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Key Considerations When Drafting A Will In Malaysia

A last will and testament (Will) is an essential legal document that outlines how a person's property and assets will be distributed after their death.

Malaysia Family

Amanda Pang & Yee

Adoption Process In Malaysia (Part 1)

Malaysia Family

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Prenuptial Agreement In Divorce Proceedings

Malaysia Family

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Case Update: Illegitimate Child Entitled To Inheritance From Parent Who Died Intestate

Malaysia Family

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Key Updates In Citizenship & Family Law

Malaysia Family

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Malaysia Family

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Court Grants Interim Protection Order For Child In An Alleged Domestic Violence Case

Malaysia Family

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Amendment Of Child Maintenance After Divorce

Malaysia Family

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Who Is Protected Under The Domestic Violence Act 1994?

Malaysia Family

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Does The Absence Of A Residuary Clause In A Will Result In Partial Intestacy Over Any Part Of A Deceased's Estate?

Malaysia Family

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

The Hardest Choices Require The Strongest Wills: The Concept Of Living Wills And Lasting Powers Of Attorney

Malaysia Family

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SKRINE

Exit Strategy From Malaysia: Why You Should Consider Voluntary Winding Up

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Potential Repercussions Arising From Termination Of An Employee

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

Stamp Duty On Employment Contracts – What Malaysian Employers Must Do Now

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Lessons From McKinsey 2025 For Better Tariff Management Among Malaysian SMEs

Malaysia International

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Stamp Duty Redefined: Key Changes And Implications Under The Finance Act 2024

Malaysia Finance

AA

Azmi & Associates

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Potential Growth Of Islamic Family Office In Malaysia And Its Challenges

Generally, family office is still uncommon in Malaysia. It is still new and at early stage as compared to the USA, European countries, Hong Kong and Singapore that have more established family office markets.

Malaysia Family

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Azmi & Associates

Adultery As A Ground For Divorce

In this article, we will focus on adultery as a ground for divorce. Under Section 54(1)(a) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (‘LRA 1976')...

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Kevin Wu & Associates

Adoption Process In Malaysia (Part 1)

There are two different governing legislations in Malaysia for the adoption of children, which are Adoption Act 1952 ("Adoption Act") and Registration of Adoptions...

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Prenuptial Agreement In Divorce Proceedings

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Case Update: Illegitimate Child Entitled To Inheritance From Parent Who Died Intestate

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Key Updates In Citizenship & Family Law

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Divorce

Adultery As A Ground For Divorce

In this article, we will focus on adultery as a ground for divorce. Under Section 54(1)(a) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (‘LRA 1976')...

Malaysia Family

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Kevin Wu & Associates

Prenuptial Agreement In Divorce Proceedings

The Department of Statistics Malaysia has recorded a whopping number of 43,934 divorce cases in Malaysia in 2021 which was a 7.1% decrease from the year prior...

Malaysia Family

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Kevin Wu & Associates

What Is The Meaning Of "Desertion" Under Section 54(1)(a) Of The Armed Forces Act 1972?

In this article we discuss a novel issue in respect of the interpretation and meaning to be given to the term "desertion" under Section 54(1)(a) of the Armed Forces Act 1972.

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Kevin Wu & Associates

Amendment Of Child Maintenance After Divorce

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Kevin Wu & Associates

Who Is Protected Under The Domestic Violence Act 1994?

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Variation Of Maintenance Orders

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FAQ On Claiming For Maintenance By Committal Proceedings

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Key Amendments To The Law Reform (Marriage & Divorce) Act 1976

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Resealing Letters Of Representation In Malaysia

With the passing of a property owner, a grant of representation is required in order to deal with the property.

Malaysia Family

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Zaid Ibrahim & Co

Key Considerations When Drafting A Will In Malaysia

A last will and testament (Will) is an essential legal document that outlines how a person's property and assets will be distributed after their death.

Malaysia Family

Amanda Pang & Yee

Case Update: Illegitimate Child Entitled To Inheritance From Parent Who Died Intestate

Facts This dispute arose following the death of Tan Kah Yong (the ‘Deceased') where he left behind a wife to which he was married to under the Law Reform (Marriage & Divorce)...

Malaysia Family

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Zul Rafique & Partners

Does The Absence Of A Residuary Clause In A Will Result In Partial Intestacy Over Any Part Of A Deceased's Estate?

Malaysia Family

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Zul Rafique & Partners

The Hardest Choices Require The Strongest Wills: The Concept Of Living Wills And Lasting Powers Of Attorney

Malaysia Family

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Wasiat, A Muslim Will: Why Do I Need One?

Malaysia Family

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

FAQs On Wills: Condition Precedents And Testamentary Trusts

Malaysia Family

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MahWengKwai & Associates

Executor / Administrator In Breach Of Fiduciary Duties: What Can A Beneficiary Do?

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Why Do I Need A Will? What Happens If I Die Without A Will?

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