Starting with Settlement
Matters can be settled. However, parties must be genuinely willing to compromise to end their dispute.
Unequal Adversaries
I recently had to battle against a witness for a criminal matter in the Selayang magistrates’ court.
The Crowning Glory of a Legal Career
I thought being appointed a judge would be the crowning glory of my career.
Referral Fees Are For Touts
The acceptance by an Advocate and Solicitor (“Introducer”) of any form of payment (such as commission) from any person merely for introducing clients to such person without the provision of legal services by the Introducer, is tantamount to touting on the part of the Introducer. Likewise, an Advocate and Solicitor shall not make any form of payment to any person for introducing clients to such Advocate and Solicitor. Provided that this Ruling shall not prohibit …
Marrying More Than One
As a Muslim man, I have a clear advantage over a non-Muslim man when it comes to how many women I can marry. I can marry up to four wives at a go. A non-Muslim man cannot. If he tries to do so, he commits the offence of bigamy under section 494 of the Penal Code. Bigamy is the offence of marrying another whilst already married. It is punishable with a maximum imprisonment period of …