I have always written here on the law. But today I wondered: “What is the law of life and death?” So I turned to a great sage. You might know him. Is this the answer? I merely repeat what he says. You decide what is right.
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What if the people you trust with your property quietly sell it—and then insist the contract lets them? In a Singapore case about 14 vintage cars, the court reached for a centuries‑old “ghost” of English law called bailment. Can that ghost still decide modern disputes? If you ever leave anything in someone else’s hands, you should read this essay
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Can a car park owner clamp your car & demand RM100 for its release? Can you sue them?
Your car is clamped. RM100 is demanded for its release. You pay, in anger. Can they do it? Can you sue the car-park owner? How?
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Will the AG–PP split stop political interference in prosecutions?
For decades, one person in Putrajaya has worn two hats. He advises the government on how to stay in power. He decides who will be prosecuted and who will quietly walk away. Does the new “AG–PP split” Bill truly cut that cord, or simply dresses old political control in the language of 'reform'? Do you know what I think?
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How will Artificial Intelligence impact judicial decision‑making?
It’s no longer if—but when—your next court ruling will be shaped by AI. Judges worldwide already lean on algorithms to sift through files, assess risks, and even draft early versions of judgments. This piece explores how deeply AI has entered courtrooms, where it can do the heavy lifting for overloaded court systems—but also why human judgment must stay at the heart of justice.
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Royal Pardons for Anwar and Najib: is every Royal Pardon really the same?
A royal pardon is not always what it seems. Nor are all pardons born equal. This essay sets Anwar’s legal clean slate against Najib’s trimmed sentence, and asks what that reveals about power, process, and the Malaysian Constitution. Along the way, it shows how two decisions of the Pardons Board produced strikingly different outcomes in law, politics, and public meaning – a tale of delays, denials, and enduring debates.
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Can an insurer cancel or void a policy in the face of MIB – and by when?
In Malaysia, if a car is validly insured when an accident happens, the insurer must pay the victim. Compulsory-insurance legislation, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau Agreements, and consumer-protection reforms now make post‑accident cancellations and technical excuses very difficult. The whole scheme is designed to protect injured people, not insurers’ balance sheets.
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Can the Najib Addendum override constitutional procedure? The High Court’s Answer
Can a King’s mercy bypass constitutional procedure? In a landmark ruling, Justice Alice Loke says, “No”. She affirms that even royal prerogatives must give way to Constitutional 'due process'.
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Are pension fund managers legally accountable for investment losses?
Billions lost, explanations offered, but contributors still left in the dark. While the EPF assures transparency and blames 'global market volatility', the legal world tells a deeper story. Around the world, pension fund trustees have been sued, sometimes successfully. Discover how courts in the UK, US, and Commonwealth nations deliver justice when public and pension funds go astray — and what it means for every Malaysian who contributes.
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Should doctors face liability for every error of judgement?
A doctor's split-second decision saves one life; but costs another. When does error of judgement become medical negligence? The answer will reshape healthcare itself. And the courts are struggling with it.
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