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by GK Ganesan May 31, 2025

Can you trust your land title? The hidden dangers you must know, before you lose everything…

“The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth.” [Ted Perry, 1971]. Land scams multiply at the speed of a virus. It has many faces. It spreads silently. It strikes without warning. And by the time you realise it, it has destroyed lives. How can you protect yourself? What red flags point to scams?

by GK Ganesan November 24, 2020

Blog , English , For Lawyers , Home Featured Articles

What is the test for Leave to the Court of Appeal?

Actually, it is still open. Other than one dictum, s. 68(1)(a) seems open to different interpretations. So what should that test be?

by GK Ganesan May 28, 2020

Blog , Constitutional Law , English , For Lawyers , Home Featured Articles

Virtual Court Hearings: are they legal? [Part 1]

Can any court in the land conduct a virtual or online hearing? Does the law allow it? Is it legal?

by GK Ganesan December 4, 2018

English , For Lawyers

Are Bar Council elections based on Equality?

Do members of the Bar believe in equality? The way the Bar Council is elected does not reflect equality. More than 60% of the members of the Bar get no more than 11% influence in Bar Council's decisions. How can this be improved?

by GK Ganesan October 18, 2018

Blog , Constitutional Law , English , Government , Politics

What qualities should judges have?

Judges are the judicial equivalent of US Navy Seals. They are a select few. Their training is severe. Their work is unremitting. They have but three abiding qualities: to defend the Federal Constitution, to render justice; and to live with quiet honour. Should we not, as a nation, aspire for those qualities in our judges?

by GK Ganesan October 9, 2018

Blog , English , For Lawyers

Should courts discard the rule that reduces an accident victim’s compensation by 33%?

Do courts have the power to reduce damages under the '1/3 Contingency Rule'?

by GK Ganesan October 1, 2018

Blog , Constitutional Law , English , For Lawyers , Government , Politics

Is there an easier way to send political Fat Cats to prison?

Political Fat Cats are getting away. They've robbed our nation of its wealth. They employ all manner of delaying tactics. The people grow impatient. The authorities say, "Our hands are full. This will take a long time”. The Fat Cats count on an over-burdened system. So isn't there an easier way to get them? There is. The ‘Nuclear Option’ is in section 114 of the Income Tax ...

by GK Ganesan September 24, 2018

Blog , Constitutional Law , English , For Lawyers , Politics

Should homosexuality be a crime?

Should homosexuality be a crime in Malaysia? Right now, it is a crime: have no doubt about that. But should it remain so?