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When someone passes away leaving a will, their assets will not be transferred to the beneficiaries automatically. Before the money of the deceased in a bank account or the land owned by the deceased could be transferred to another person, the person appointed to handle the deceased’s estates usually needs to obtain a court order confirming his authority to do so. In Malaysia, that court order is called grant of probate. This guide explains what it is, who can apply, the documents involved,...

Losing a job is hard, and harder still if you believe the reason was not fair. The good news is that the law on unfair dismissal in Malaysia gives employees a clear route to challenge a termination they consider unjust, and it places real obligations on employers to act properly. This article explains what unfair dismissal means, what counts as a fair reason, the 60-day rule, how a claim moves through the Industrial Court, and the remedies available. What is unfair dismissal in Malaysia?...

Lending money to a friend or relative is common, and most people do it on trust without a second thought. The trouble starts when the money is not repaid and the lender wants it back. This is where a friendly loan agreement Malaysia lenders can rely on becomes important, because how the loan was arranged decides whether a court will allow your recovery process. This article explains what a friendly loan is, whether it is enforceable, the interest trap that can make it illegal, and how to...