CLJ Bulletin, Issue 2009, Vol 01
09 January 2009
CLJ Law MALAYSIA
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COURT
FEDERAL COURT
Public Services Commission Malaysia & Anor v. Vickneswary RM Santhivelu
(Public servants - Dismissal - Disciplinary authority - Procedural fairness) [2008] 6 CLJ 573
COURT OF APPEAL
Chong Sui Jin & Ors v. Jeramas Sdn Bhd & Anor And Another Appeal
(Locus standi - Action for injunction) [2008] 6 CLJ 597
Kerajaan Negeri Pahang Darul Makmur & Anor v. Seruan Gemilang Makmur Sdn Bhd
(Record of appeal - Application for extension of time to file) [2008] 6 CLJ 611
Puspavathy Thaveethu v. Majlis Perbandaran Klang & Ors And Other Appeals
(Land law - Indefeasibility of title and interests) [2008] 6 CLJ 626
HIGH COURT
Malayan Banking Bhd lwn. 3 Q Resources (M) Sdn Bhd; Khaw Tiew Chai (Pencelah)
(Perintah jualan - Perintah menjual kelima-lima lot hartanah secara kolektif - Sama ada bertentangan s. 257(2) Kanun Tanah Negara) [2008] 6 CLJ 642
Perak Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd v. Perindustrian Tenaga Mix Sdn Bhd
(Legal profession - Conflict of interest - Professional conduct) [2008] 6 CLJ 652
Risasa Industry (M) Sdn Bhd v. Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd & Anor
(Company law - Receiver and manager - Validity of appointment) [2008] 6 CLJ 667
SUBJECT INDEX
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Appeal - Decision of senior assistant registrar - Whether appealable - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 56 r. 1
Perak Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd v. Perindustrian Tenaga Mix Sdn Bhd
(Rohana Yusuf J) [2008] 6 CLJ 652
[HC]
Appeal - Record of appeal - Application for extension of time to file - Appeal record not filed on time due to application to amend case number in notice of appeal first - Whether appeal record application should be filed first before amendment application - Whether merits of appeal shown - Rules of the Court of Appeal 1994, r. 18(7) - Court of Appeal’s Practice Direction No. 1 of 1996
Kerajaan Negeri Pahang Darul Makmur & Anor v. Seruan Gemilang Makmur Sdn Bhd
(Hasan Lah, Abdul Malik Ishak & Abu Samah Nordin JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 611
[CA]
Judgments and orders - Order for sale - Setting aside - Non-service of originating summons - Whether rendered order a nullity - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 2 r. 1
Puspavathy Thaveethu v. Majlis Perbandaran Klang & Ors And Other Appeals
(Richard Malanjum, Tengku Baharudin Shah JJCA & Azmel Ma’amor J) [2008] 6 CLJ 626
[CA]
Limitation - Order for sale - Application to set aside - Whether time-barred by s. 8(b) Limitation Act 1953 - Whether s. 2 Public Authorities Protection Act 1948 applicable
Puspavathy Thaveethu v. Majlis Perbandaran Klang & Ors And Other Appeals
(Richard Malanjum, Tengku Baharudin Shah JJCA & Azmel Ma’amor J) [2008] 6 CLJ 626
[CA]
Locus standi - Action for injunction - To restrain defendants from developing land initially allocated for public purposes and car parks - Whether plaintiffs had threshold or substantive locus standi - Whether plaintiffs’ private interest infringed - Whether bona fide serious issue to be tried
Chong Sui Jin & Ors v. Jeramas Sdn Bhd & Anor And Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Suriyadi Halim Omar & Hasan Lah JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 597
[CA]
COMPANY LAW
Receiver and manager - Validity of appointment - Whether in accordance with s. 186(1) and (2) Companies Act 1965 - Whether writ of distress taken out lawful
Risasa Industry (M) Sdn Bhd v. Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd & Anor
(Mohd Sofian Abd Razak J) [2008] 6 CLJ 667
[HC]
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Public servants - Dismissal - Disciplinary authority - Procedural fairness - Whether court in place of disciplinary authority could determine on fairness of procedure - Whether delay in time taken to initiate disciplinary proceedings a crucial consideration - Whether disciplinary authority to decide on whether officer exculpated himself from charges - Whether disciplinary authority ought to have granted officer opportunity to be heard orally
Public Services Commission Malaysia & Anor v. Vickneswary RM Santhivelu
(Zaki Tun Azmi PCA, Arifin Zakaria & Hashim Yusoff FCJJ) [2008] 6 CLJ 573
[FC]
LAND LAW
Indefeasibility of title and interests - Purchaser of good faith and valuable consideration in public auction sale and duly registered as proprietor - Whether purchaser acquired indefeasible title and interests - Whether s. 340(2)(b) National Land Code applicable - Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v. Boonsom Boonyanit
Puspavathy Thaveethu v. Majlis Perbandaran Klang & Ors And Other Appeals
(Richard Malanjum, Tengku Baharudin Shah JJCA & Azmel Ma’amor J) [2008] 6 CLJ 626
[CA]
LEGAL PROFESSION
Conflict of interest - Professional conduct - Counsel acting for defendant earlier acted for plaintiff - Whether exists conflict of interest - Whether counsel a potential witness in respect of material and disputed question of facts - Legal Profession Act 1976, s. 94(3) - Legal Profession (Practice and Etiquette) Rules 1978, rr. 3, 4, 5, 28(a)
Perak Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd v. Perindustrian Tenaga Mix Sdn Bhd
(Rohana Yusuf J) [2008] 6 CLJ 652
[HC]
INDEKS PERKARA
UNDANG-UNDANG TANAH
Perintah jualan - Perintah menjual kelima-lima lot hartanah secara kolektif - Sama ada bertentangan s. 257(2) Kanun Tanah Negara - Sama ada perkataan "may" dalam subsekyen 257(2) bermaksud "discretionary" atau "mandatori" - Sama ada kelima-lima lot hartanah di bawah satu cagaran - Sama ada pencelah mencelah dan mencabar perintah jualan selepas "final order" disempurnakan - Hong Leong Bank Bhd v. Staghorn Sdn Bhd & Other Appeals
Malayan Banking Bhd lwn. 3 Q Resources (M) Sdn Bhd; Khaw Tiew Chai (Pencelah)
(Ghazali Cha H) [2008] 6 CLJ 642
[HC]
COURT
FEDERAL COURT
Savant-Asia Sdn Bhd v. Sunway PMI-Pile Construction Sdn Bhd
(Winding up - Whether petitioner may be excused from advertising fact of petition after debt had been fully paid) [2008] 6 CLJ 681
COURT OF APPEAL
Anne Lim Keng See v. The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd & Anor And Other Appeals
(Proper parties to be sued, whether - Defamation action) [2008] 6 CLJ 697
Mohd Shamshir Md Rashid v. PP
(Dangerous drugs - Trafficking - Element of possession) [2008] 6 CLJ 738
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Admissibility - Evidence that another person could be guilty of offence accused charged with) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
HIGH COURT
Chong Mee Hup Kee Sdn Bhd v. Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor
(Certiorari, application for - Setting aside or quashing award of Industrial Court) [2008] 6 CLJ 790
SUBJECT INDEX
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Judicial review - Certiorari, application for - Setting aside or quashing award of Industrial Court - Constructive dismissal - Compensation in lieu of reinstatement - Reimbursement - Whether dismissal without just cause and excuse - Whether interference with decision justified
Chong Mee Hup Kee Sdn Bhd v. Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor
(VT Singham J) [2008] 6 CLJ 790
[HC]
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Parties - Locus standi - Judgement in default obtained against Malay Mail newspaper, a non-legal entity - Correct party to apply to set aside judgment is owner and publisher of Malay Mail
Anne Lim Keng See v. The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd & Anor And Other Appeals
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Tengku Baharudin Shah & James Foong JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 697
[CA]
Parties - Proper parties to be sued, whether - Defamation action - Persons liable for publication of libel in newspaper - Whether newspaper itself can be sued - Malay Mail not a legal entity and cannot be named as a party in any action - Whether judgment in default obtained against Malay Mail a nullity - Whether judgment can be set aside - Whether Malay Mail should be struck out as a party
Anne Lim Keng See v. The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd & Anor And Other Appeals
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Tengku Baharudin Shah & James Foong JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 697
[CA]
Trial - Preliminary points of law - Whether to allow application to determine preliminary point of law - Whether preliminary point raised is a complex issue or based on hypothetical facts - Whether determining question posed would substantially dispose of whole action
Anne Lim Keng See v. The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd & Anor And Other Appeals
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Tengku Baharudin Shah & James Foong JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 697
[CA]
COMPANY LAW
Winding up - Petition - Advertisement of petition - Whether petitioner may be excused from advertising fact of petition after debt had been fully paid - Defence of absolute privilege - Companies Act 1965, s. 218(1)(e), (2)(a) - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 14A
Savant-Asia Sdn Bhd v. Sunway PMI-Pile Construction Sdn Bhd
(Richard Malanjum CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Arifin Zakaria & Hashim Yusoff FCJJ) [2008] 6 CLJ 681
[FC]
CRIMINAL LAW
Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Sections 39B(1)(a) and 12(2) - Trafficking in dangerous drugs - Possession of dangerous drugs - Prima facie case - Inference of possession - Amendment of charge - Defence - Admissibility of evidence - Principles of sentencing
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Hasan Lah & Vincent Ng JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
[CA]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Dangerous drugs - Trafficking - Element of possession - Drugs found in bag belonging to accused - Personal intems of accused found in same bag - Accused personal intems established nexus that accused had control over contents of bag where drugs were found - Custody and control of drugs established
Mohd Shamshir Md Rashid v. PP
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Raus Shariff & Heliliah Mohd Yusof JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 738
[CA]
Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Section 37(da) - Trafficking - Statutory presumption of trafficking - 366.1 grammes of cannabis in custody and control of accused - Statutory presumption invoked
Mohd Shamshir Md Rashid v. PP
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Raus Shariff & Heliliah Mohd Yusof JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 738
[CA]
Defence - Evidence - Information that another person could be guilty of offence accused charged with - Admissibility - Prejudicial effect - Whether hearsay - Breach of rules of natural justice - Whether substantial miscarriage of justice occasioned - Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, s. 40
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Hasan Lah & Vincent Ng JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
[CA]
Sentence - Principles of sentencing - Dangerous drugs, possession of - Concurrent or consecutive - Different nature of drugs
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Hasan Lah & Vincent Ng JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
[CA]
Trial - Cautioned statement - Whether properly admitted - Whether appellant was induced to make cautioned statement - Whether caution administered to appellant was proper - Statement voluntarily given - Nothing suspicious in making and recording of cautioned statement - Statement recorded in calm environment in a room - Cautioned statement admissible
Mohd Shamshir Md Rashid v. PP
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Raus Shariff & Heliliah Mohd Yusof JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 738
[CA]
Trial - Close of prosecution's case - Prima facie inference of possession - Whether repelled - Whether accused ought to have been acquitted at close of prosecution's case
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Hasan Lah & Vincent Ng JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
[CA]
Trial - Close of prosecution's case - Trafficking in dangerous drugs - Whether prima facie case made out - Whether charge ought to be amended to one of possession
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Hasan Lah & Vincent Ng JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
[CA]
EVIDENCE
Admissibility - Information - Evidence that another person could be guilty of offence accused charged with - Prejudicial effect - Whether hearsay - Breach of rules of natural justice - Whether substantial miscarriage of justice occasioned – Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, s. 40
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Hasan Lah & Vincent Ng JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
[CA]
Credibility - Weight to be given to opinion of trial judge - Defence of accused - Finding of fact - Whether defence properly evaluated
Yee Wen Chin v. PP & Another Appeal
(Gopal Sri Ram, Hasan Lah & Vincent Ng JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 773
[CA]
Presumption - Adverse inference - Dangerous drugs - Persons arrested together with accused not called by prosecution to give evidence - Whether non-calling of witnesses by prosecution called for application of s. 114(g) Evidence Act 1950 - Prosecution has discretion as to what witnesses should be called for prosecution - Court will not interfere with exercise of prosecution's discretion
Mohd Shamshir Md Rashid v. PP
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Raus Shariff & Heliliah Mohd Yusof JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 738
[CA]
LABOUR LAW
Industrial Court - Award - Certiorari, application for - Setting aside or quashing award of Industrial Court - Constructive dismissal - Compensation in lieu of reinstatement - Reimbursement - Whether dismissal without just cause and excuse - Whether interference with decision justified
Chong Mee Hup Kee Sdn Bhd v. Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor
(VT Singham J) [2008] 6 CLJ 790
[HC]
TORT
Defamation - Libel in newspaper - Advertisement of notice of substituted service of bankruptcy notice in newspaper - Notice issued on authority of court - Whether advertisement privileged under s. 12(1) of Defemation Act 1957 - Whether publication of notice of substituted service by newspaper is mala fide
Anne Lim Keng See v. The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd & Anor And Other Appeals
(Mohd Ghazali Yusoff, Tengku Baharudin Shah & James Foong JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 697
[CA]
ARTICLE
The Indigenous Roots Of The Malaysian Constitution –
The Provisions And The Implications
by Prof Abdul Aziz Bari [2008] 6 CLJ xxxiii
COURT
COURT OF APPEAL
Abdul Rahman Abdullah Munir & Ors v. Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur & Anor
(Public body - Administrative decision of - Judicial review - O. 53 r. 3(6) RHC) [2008] 6 CLJ 805
Dynamic Plantations Bhd v. YB Menteri Sumber Manusia & Anor And Another Appeal
(Trade union - Recognition - Recognition by way of conduct) [2008] 6 CLJ 833
HIGH COURT
Arab Malaysian Finance Bhd v. Koh Kien Hong
(Chargee - Foreclosure of security - Whether guilty of gross negligence) [2008] 6 CLJ 854
Bato Bagi & Ors v. Government Of The State Of Sarawak
(Customary land - Extinguishment of native customary rights - Whether rights can be taken away by clear words of statute) [2008] 6 CLJ 867
Sean O'Casey Patterson v. Chan Hoong Poh & Ors
(Adoption - Whether Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 applicable to Muslims) [2008] 6 CLJ 896
Thye Huat Chan Sdn Bhd v. Thye Shen Trading Sdn Bhd & Anor
(Trade Marks - Trade description order - Wrong order extracted and used in prosecution of respondents - Effect) [2008] 6 CLJ 915
SUBJECT INDEX
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Exercise of judicial functions - Judicial review - Administrative decision - Failure by public body to respond to applicant's one-week time period ultimatum given by applicants in their letter - Whether amounts to an administrative decision
Abdul Rahman Abdullah Munir & Ors v. Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur & Anor
(Gopal Sri Ram, Abdull Hamid Embong & Zainun Ali JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 805
[CA]
Exercise of judicial functions - Judicial review - Delay in applying for judicial review - Whether inordinate delay in breach of O. 53 r. 3(6) Rules of High Court - No application for extension of time - No explanation given for delay - Whether compliance with time frame under O. 53 r. 3(6) is fundamental - Leave to apply for judicial review to be refused where there is unaccountable breach of O. 53 r. 3(6) RHC
Abdul Rahman Abdullah Munir & Ors v. Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur & Anor
(Gopal Sri Ram, Abdull Hamid Embong & Zainun Ali JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 805
[CA]
BANKING
Banks and banking business - Loans secured by charge - Charge over shares - Foreclosure of shares upon default of loan - Chargee given discretion to sell shares upon such terms and in such manner as chargee may in its absolute discretion think fit - Shares sold over a period time - Whether chargee guilty of gross negligence or willful default in failing to sell shares when market price was higher
Arab Malaysian Finance Bhd v. Koh Kien Hong
(Abdul Wahab Patail J) [2008] 6 CLJ 854
[HC]
Securities for advances - Charge to secure bank facilities - Charge of shares - Chargee given discretion to sell shares upon such terms and in such manner as chargee may in its absolute discretion think fit - Shares sold over a period time - Whether chargee guilty of gross negligence or willful default in failing to sell shares when market price was higher
Arab Malaysian Finance Bhd v. Koh Kien Hong
(Abdul Wahab Patail J) [2008] 6 CLJ 854
[HC]
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Declaration - Discretion to grant declaration - Declaration not to be granted to plaintiffs who sit on their right and delay in seeking relief - Delay of three years before applying for declaration - No explanation provided by plaintiffs for delay - Declaratory relief refused
Bato Bagi & Ors v. Government Of The State Of Sarawak
(Abdul Aziz Rahim J) [2008] 6 CLJ 867
[HC]
Government proceedings - Declaration and injunction - Whether government or its agents can be ordered to vacate land - Whether tantamount to ordering government to deliver vacant possession thereof - Whether order would offend s. 29(1)(b) of Government Proceedings Act 1956
Bato Bagi & Ors v. Government Of The State Of Sarawak
(Abdul Aziz Rahim J) [2008] 6 CLJ 867
[HC]
Res judicata - Estoppel - Issue estoppel - Whether absolute - Special circumstances where court may reopen similar issue - Flexible approach based on facts of each case to be preferred when issue estoppels is raised as a bar in a judicial review situation - Doctrine to be applied where abuse of process has obviously occurred - Justice does not allow a rigid application of doctrine of issue estoppel
Abdul Rahman Abdullah Munir & Ors v. Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur & Anor
(Gopal Sri Ram, Abdull Hamid Embong & Zainun Ali JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 805
[CA]
Trial - Preliminary issues to be tried - Procedure under O. 14A r. 1 Rules of the High Court - Court to decide threshold issues that require determination - Determination of threshold issues should be decisive of whole or main part of litigation - Should result in a substantial saving of time and costs - Question of facts may be adduced through affidavit evidence - Complexity of case should be irrelevant - Material facts required for determination must be sufficiently pleaded in pleadings
Bato Bagi & Ors v. Government Of The State Of Sarawak
(Abdul Aziz Rahim J) [2008] 6 CLJ 867
[HC]
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Legislature - Constitutionality of statute - Courts should be slow in striking down provisions of statute for being unconstitutional - Courts should attempt to harmonize impugned provisions to bring it in line with provisions of Constitution - Whether s. 5(3) and (4) of Sarawak Land Code infringe or violate arts. 5(1), 8, 13 and 153 of Federal Constitution and art. 39 of State Constitution of Sarawak
Bato Bagi & Ors v. Government Of The State Of Sarawak
(Abdul Aziz Rahim J) [2008] 6 CLJ 867
[HC]
CONTRACT
Damages - Mitigation - Loan agreement - Sale of charged shares by chargee bank pursuant to default of loan agreement by chargor - Chargee given discretion to sell shares upon such terms and in such manner as chargee may in its absolute discretion think fit - Shares sold over a period time - Whether chargee should have sold shares when market prices were higher - Whether chargee failed to mitigate losses - Whether general duty to mitigate losses applied
Arab Malaysian Finance Bhd v. Koh Kien Hong
(Abdul Wahab Patail J) [2008] 6 CLJ 854
[HC]
FAMILY LAW
Children - Adoption - Adoption under Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 - Whether requirements for adoption satisfied - Whether consent of natural parents obtained - Wrong person named as father in birth certificate of child - Registrar can rely on information regarding parents contained in birth certificate of child - Contents of statutory declaration falsified - No duty on Registrar to ascertain whether statutory declaration genuinely obtained - Whether child was maintained and educated by adopters before adoption - Whether requirements of s. 6 of Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 satisfied
Sean O'Casey Patterson v. Chan Hoong Poh & Ors
(Hinshawati Shariff JC) [2008] 6 CLJ 896
[HC]
Children - Adoption - Muslims - Whether Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 applicable to Muslims - Adoption Act 1952 to be read and interpreted independently of Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 - Nothing to bar application of Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 to Muslims
Sean O'Casey Patterson v. Chan Hoong Poh & Ors
(Hinshawati Shariff JC) [2008] 6 CLJ 896
[HC]
Labour Law
Industrial Court - Recognition - Recognition by conduct - Section 9 of Industrial Relations Act 1967 - Employer had not expressly recognized trade union of its employees - Employer member of employer trade union which had concluded collective agreements for category of work involving employer's employees - Whether employer bound by terms and conditions of collective agreements - Whether employer had by conduct accorded recognition to trade union in question - Flexibility in formalities for recognition of trade union - Recognition may be accorded without strict compliance with provisions of s. 9 of Industrial Relations Act 1967
Dynamic Plantations Bhd v. YB Menteri Sumber Manusia & Anor And Another Appeal
(James Foong, Zainun Ali & Ahmad Maarop JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 833
[CA]
land law
Customary land - Native customary rights in Sarawak - Extinguishment of - Whether s. 5(3) and (4) of Sarawak Land Code unconstitutional - Whether rights under native laws and customs may be taken away by clear and unambiguous words in a legislation - Difference between extinguishment of plaintiffs' title to native customary lands and extinguishment of plaintiffs' rights to use native customary lands - Whether natives must be accorded right to be heard before native customary rights are extinguished
Bato Bagi & Ors v. Government Of The State Of Sarawak
(Abdul Aziz Rahim J) [2008] 6 CLJ 867
[HC]
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Town planning - Structure plans - Whether KL Structure Plans are legally binding - Whether structure plans may be amended or varied - Whether land may be approved for use as burial ground when structure plans make no provisions for their use as burial grounds
Abdul Rahman Abdullah Munir & Ors v. Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur & Anor
(Gopal Sri Ram, Abdull Hamid Embong & Zainun Ali JJCA) [2008] 6 CLJ 805
[CA]
TRADE MARKS
Trade description - Trade description order - Application for - Application to be made inter partes where identity and particulars of infringing party is known - Infringing party regular traders with fixed addresses - Infringing party might wish to oppose application for trade description order - Ex parte order set aside for non-disclosure - Ex parte application may be made only in appropriate cases
Thye Huat Chan Sdn Bhd v. Thye Shen Trading Sdn Bhd & Anor
(Abdul Aziz Mohamad FCJ) [2008] 6 CLJ 915
[HC]
Trade description - Trade description order - Validity of order - Trade description order made by court in respect of trade mark - Order extracted in respect of get-ups - Wrong order extracted and used in prosecution of respondents - Trade description order null and void - Amendment under slip rule not possible because order had expired - Basis for action and prosecution for an offence did not exist - Trade description order also bad for not identifying infringing trade mark by means of verbal description of it - Identification by merely annexing representation of infringing trade mark insufficient for purposes of s. 16 of Trade Descriptions Act 1972
Thye Huat Chan Sdn Bhd v. Thye Shen Trading Sdn Bhd & Anor
(Abdul Aziz Mohamad FCJ) [2008] 6 CLJ 915
[HC]
ARTICLE
Arrest & Investigation Of Offences And Amendments Of
The Criminal Procedure Code
by Syed Tariq Daud Rafique [2009] 1 CLJ i
COURT
FEDERAL COURT
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor lwn. Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah & Yang Lain
(Pilihan raya - Petisyen) [2009] 1 CLJ 1
Singapore Para Rubber Estate Ltd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah, Daerah Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
(Acquisition of land) [2009] 1 CLJ 13
COURT OF APPEAL
Adam Atan v. PP
(Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Section 39A(2)) [2009] 1 CLJ 33
Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang v. Zaitun Ramli
(Registered owner - Transfer) [2009] 1 CLJ 38
Nasir Kenzin & Tan v. Elegant Group Sdn Bhd
(Letter of undertaking - Breach) [2009] 1 CLJ 47
Ng Hong Chai v. JB Securities
(Right of stock broking firm to suspend remisier from trading) [2009] 1 CLJ 57
HIGH COURT
Lai Hie Hua v. Lim Teong Yu & Anor
(Assessment of damages - Appeal against) [2009] 1 CLJ 98
Re Lang Za Thong; Ex p Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
(Removal of non-citizen persons from Malaysia) [2009] 1 CLJ 108
Teo Seng Chiang v. Asia Commercial Finance (M) Bhd
(Defamation - Publication of bankruptcy notice) [2009] 1 CLJ 113
SUBJECT INDEX
CIVIL LAW ACT
Damages - Assessment of damages - Appeal against - Road accident - Dependency claim - Special damages - Default judgment - Functus officio - Pain and suffering and loss of amenities - Loss of support - Whether appellate interference warranted
Lai Hie Hua v. Lim Teong Yu & Anor
(Hamid Sultan Abu Backer JC) [2009] 1 CLJ 98
[HC]
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Jurisdiction - High Court - Revision, powers of - Exercise of
Re Lang Za Thong; Ex p Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
(Jeffrey Tan J) [2009] 1 CLJ 108
[HC]
Jurisdiction - Sessions Court - Order for detention for purpose of removal of non-citizen persons from Malaysia - Immigration Act 1959, s. 51(5)(b)
Re Lang Za Thong; Ex p Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
(Jeffrey Tan J) [2009] 1 CLJ 108
[HC]
Summary judgment - Contract - Letter of undertaking - Failure by solicitor to refund money held as stakeholder - Principles applicable - Triable issues - Summary judgment
Nasir Kenzin & Tan v. Elegant Group Sdn Bhd
(Suriyadi Halim Omar, Heliliah Mohd Yusof & KN Segara JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 47
[CA]
Time - Extension of time - Land acquisition - Objection against award - Whether there was non-compliance of statutory requirements - Whether amounted to special circumstances - Breach of duty - Serious injustice or prejudice - Whether objection filed out of time - Land Acquisition Act 1960, ss. 12(1), 14, 38(4) - Federal Constitution, art. 13(1)
Singapore Para Rubber Estate Ltd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah, Daerah Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff CJ (Malaya), Hashim Yusoff & Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 1 CLJ 13
[FC]
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Right to property - Land acquisition - Objection against award - Enlargement of time - Whether there was non-compliance of statutory requirements - Whether amounted to special circumstances - Breach of duty - Serious injustice or prejudice - Whether objection filed out of time - Federal Constitution, art. 13(1)
Singapore Para Rubber Estate Ltd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah, Daerah Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff CJ (Malaya), Hashim Yusoff & Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 1 CLJ 13
[FC]
CONTRACT
Construction - Plain and ordinary meaning - Plain and unambiguous words to be construed according to plain and unambiguous language of instrument - Words to be construed according to their natural meaning
Ng Hong Chai v. JB Securities
(Raus Sharif, Hasan Lah & Abdul Malik Ishak JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 57
[CA]
Letter of undertaking - Breach - Solicitor's undertaking - Failure by solicitor to refund money held as stakeholder - Principles applicable - Triable issues - Summary judgment
Nasir Kenzin & Tan v. Elegant Group Sdn Bhd
(Suriyadi Halim Omar, Heliliah Mohd Yusof & KN Segara JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 47
[CA]
CRIMINAL LAW
Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Section 39A(2) - Possession of dangerous drugs - Appeal against sentence - Error in principle - Manifestly excessive - Whether there was an appealable error
Adam Atan v. PP
(Gopal Sri Ram, Low Hop Bing & Abdull Hamid Embong JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 33
[CA]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Sentence - Appeal against sentence - Conviction of possession of dangerous drugs under s. 39A(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Error in principle - Manifestly excessive - Whether there was an appealable error
Adam Atan v. PP
(Gopal Sri Ram, Low Hop Bing & Abdull Hamid Embong JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 33
[CA]
DAMAGES
Appeal - Appeal against registrar's assessment - Road accident - Dependency claim - Special damages - Default judgment - Functus officio - Pain and suffering and loss of amenities - Loss of support - Whether appellate interference warranted
Lai Hie Hua v. Lim Teong Yu & Anor
(Hamid Sultan Abu Backer JC) [2009] 1 CLJ 98
[HC]
IMMIGRATION
Detention - Order for - Removal of non-citizen persons from Malaysia - Jurisdiction of Sessions Court to make order - Exercise of High Court's revisionary power - Immigration Act 1959, s. 51(5)(b)
Re Lang Za Thong; Ex p Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
(Jeffrey Tan J) [2009] 1 CLJ 108
[HC]
LAND LAW
Acquisition of land - Objection against award - Enlargement of time - Whether there was non-compliance of statutory requirements - Whether amounted to special circumstances - Breach of duty - Serious injustice or prejudice - Whether objection filed out of time - Land Acquisition Act 1960, ss. 12(1), 14, 38(4)
Singapore Para Rubber Estate Ltd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah, Daerah Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff CJ (Malaya), Hashim Yusoff & Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 1 CLJ 13
[FC]
Indefeasibility of title and interests - Registered owner - Transfer - Whether registration valid - Fraud or misrepresentation - Sale and purchase agreement - Consideration - Purchaser in good faith - National Land Code, s. 340
Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang v. Zaitun Ramli
(Suriyadi Halim Omar, Zainun Ali & Hasan Lah JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 38
[CA]
LEGAL PROFESSION
Solicitors - Stakeholders - Letter of undertaking - Failure by solicitor to refund money held as stakeholder - Principles applicable - Triable issues - Summary judgment
Nasir Kenzin & Tan v. Elegant Group Sdn Bhd
(Suriyadi Halim Omar, Heliliah Mohd Yusof & KN Segara JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 47
[CA]
SECURITIES
Stock broker - Position of broker - Right of stock broking firm to suspend remisier from trading - Right of suspension provided for in remisier contract - Whether remisier's suspension was bona fide for good commercial reasons - Whether suspension was arbitrary or unreasonable
Ng Hong Chai v. JB Securities
(Raus Sharif, Hasan Lah & Abdul Malik Ishak JJCA) [2009] 1 CLJ 57
[CA]
TORT
Defamation - Libel - Publication of bankruptcy notice - Whether defamatory - Whether publication pursuant to court order - Defence of absolute privilege - Whether proved and made out by defendant - Whether defendant acted with malice - Whether plaintiff ought to be compensated - Protection under s. 14(2) Courts of Judicature Act 1964
Teo Seng Chiang v. Asia Commercial Finance (M) Bhd
(Hamid Sultan Abu Backer JC) [2009] 1 CLJ 113
[HC]
WORDS & PHRASES
"shall" - Immigration Act 1959, s. 51(5)(b) - Whether directory
Re Lang Za Thong; Ex p Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
(Jeffrey Tan J) [2009] 1 CLJ 108
[HC]
INDEKS PERKARA
PILIHAN RAYA
Petisyen - Permohonan untuk deklarasi bahawa pilihan raya batal dan tak sah - Cabaran terhadap daftar pemilih - Sama ada di luar bidangkuasa mahkamah - Kehendak mandatori undang-undang pilihan raya - Sama ada petisyen cacat dan batal - Akta Pilihan Raya 1958, s. 9A
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor lwn. Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah & Yang Lain
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff HB (Malaya), Arifin Zakaria & Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin HHMP) [2009] 1 CLJ 1
[FC]
Petisyen - Permohonan untuk deklarasi bahawa pilihan raya batal dan tak sah - Sama ada Peraturan-peraturan Pilihan Raya (Pengundian Pos) 2003 ultra vires peruntukan dalam Akta Pilihan Raya 1958 dan Perkara 8(1) Perlembagaan Persekutuan - Bidangkuasa mahkamah - Penyalahgunaan proses mahkamah - Ketidakpatuhan - Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954, s. 32(b)
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor lwn. Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah & Yang Lain
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff HB (Malaya), Arifin Zakaria & Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin HHMP) [2009] 1 CLJ 1
[FC]
UNDANG-UNDANG PERLEMBAGAAN
Pilihan raya - Petisyen pilihan raya - Cabaran terhadap daftar pemilih - Sama ada di luar bidangkuasa mahkamah - Kehendak mandatori undang-undang pilihan raya - Sama ada petisyen cacat dan batal - Akta Pilihan Raya 1958, s. 9A
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor lwn. Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah & Yang Lain
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff HB (Malaya), Arifin Zakaria & Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin HHMP) [2009] 1 CLJ 1
[FC]
Pilihan raya - Petisyen pilihan raya - Sama ada Peraturan-peraturan Pilihan Raya (Pengundian Pos) 2003 ultra vires peruntukan dalam Akta Pilihan Raya 1958 dan Perkara 8(1) Perlembagaan Persekutuan - Bidangkuasa mahkamah - Penyalahgunaan proses mahkamah - Ketidakpatuhan - Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954, s. 32(b)
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor lwn. Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah & Yang Lain
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff HB (Malaya), Arifin Zakaria & Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin HHMP) [2009] 1 CLJ 1
[FC]
5. CLJ Supp December (Part 2) 2008
ARTICLE
Cryptography, Issues of Privacy and OECD:
An Overview
Dr Nehaluddin Ahmad [2008] 9 CLJ
liii
COURT
HIGH COURT
Kho Sin Hock v. Timbalan Menteri Keselamatan Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Ors
(Preventive detention - Restriction order - Detention order against person - Whether there was a serious breach of the mandatory requirement of s. 3(1) Restricted Residence Act 1993) [2008] 9 CLJ 701
Khoo San lwn. Phoa Hock
(Prosedur sivil - Injunksi - Injunksi mandatori - Permohonan) [2008] 9 CLJ 714
Musa Talip lwn. Kerajaan Negeri Melaka & Yang Lain
(Undang-undang tanah - Gadaian - Lelongan awam - Pengambilan balik) [2008] 9 CLJ 727
PP v. Foo Kim Lai
(Criminal procedure - Prima facie case - Establishment of - Theft - Elements of charge) [2008] 9 CLJ 740
PP v. Sim Keng Tee
(Criminal law - Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Section 39B(1)(a) - Trafficking - Allegation of) [2008] 9 CLJ 755
Re Tan Sri Amin Shah Omar Shah; Ex p Affin Bank Bhd
(Bankruptcy - Petition - Creditor's petition - Presentation of - Whether pursuant to r. 215 Bankruptcy Rules 1969) [2008] 9 CLJ 772
Tan Beng Ghee lwn. PP
(Undang-undang jenayah - Akta Pencegah Rasuah 1997 - Seksyen 11(a) - Meminta dan menerima suapan - Sama ada dibuktikan) [2008] 9 CLJ 780
SUBJECT INDEX
BANKRUPTCY
Petition - Creditor's petition - Presentation of - Whether pursuant to r. 215 Bankruptcy Rules 1969 - Whether officer who signed petition authorised by creditor - Whether a creditor was entitled in law to pursue all remedies to recover moneys lent
Re Tan Sri Amin Shah Omar Shah; Ex p Affin Bank Bhd
(Mohd Hishamudin Yunus J) [2008] 9 CLJ 772
[HC]
CRIMINAL LAW
Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Section 39B(1)(a) - Trafficking - Allegation of - Whether accused committed offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug - Prima facie case - Whether established - Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, s. 2
PP v. Sim Keng Tee
(Mohd Zawawi Salleh JC) [2008] 9 CLJ 755
[HC]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Prima facie case - Establishment of - Theft - Elements of charge - Whether satisfied - Essential ingredients of s. 379A and s. 411 of the Penal Code - Whether proved - Possession and knowledge of alleged stolen vehicle - Whether proved - Whether there was evidence of possession to raise the presumption under s. 114(a) Evidence Act 1950 - Whether magistrate court erred in acquitting and discharging respondent - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 314
PP v. Foo Kim Lai
(Suraya Othman J) [2008] 9 CLJ 740
[HC]
Prosecution - Prima facie case - Duty of prosecution to prove prima facie case - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 180(1) - Possession - Whether proved - Whether accused was shown to have physical custody of offending drugs - Whether accused sole exclusive user of car where drugs were found - Failure to call material witness - Evidence Act 1950, s. 114(g) - Whether circumstantial evidence herein strong enough to point to the irresistible inference that accused person had exclusive control of drugs and car in question - Element of knowledge - Whether there was such evidence proffered by prosecution - Whether prima facie case successfully established - Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, s. 2
PP v. Sim Keng Tee
(Mohd Zawawi Salleh JC) [2008] 9 CLJ 755
[HC]
Prosecution - Prima facie case - Theft - Elements of charge - Whether satisfied - Essential ingredients of s. 379A and s. 411 of the Penal Code - Whether proved - Possession and knowledge of alleged stolen vehicle - Whether there was evidence of possession to raise the presumption under s. 114(a) Evidence Act 1950 - Whether prima facie case of theft established - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 314
PP v. Foo Kim Lai
(Suraya Othman J) [2008] 9 CLJ 740
[HC]
Prosecution - Prima facie case - Whether established - Whether prosecution presented evidence affirmatively linking accused with drugs - Whether there was reasonable inference of possession - Whether there was additional incriminating circumstances implicating accused - Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, ss. 2, 39B(1)(a)
PP v. Sim Keng Tee
(Mohd Zawawi Salleh JC) [2008] 9 CLJ 755
[HC]
PREVENTIVE DETENTION
Restriction order - Detention order against person - Whether plaintiff's prolonged detention before making of restriction order unlawful - Lapse of 17 days - Whether deputy minister gave proper explanations for delay - Whether legal obligations for the making of the orders under s. 2(2) and s. 2A(1) of the Restricted Residence Act 1933 carried out with convenient speed - Whether there was a serious breach of the mandatory requirement of s. 3(1) Restricted Residence Act 1933
Kho Sin Hock v. Timbalan Menteri Keselamatan Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Ors
(Vernon Ong Lam Kiat JC) [2008] 9 CLJ 701
[HC]
INDEKS PERKARA
KETERANGAN
Beban pembuktian - Imbangan kebarangkalian - Kesalahan di bawah Akta Pencegah Rasuah 1997, s. 11(a) - Pendakwaan telah membuktikan suapan telah diterima oleh tertuduh - Anggapan di bawah s. 42 Akta Pencegah Rasuah 1997 terpakai - Sama ada keterangan SP5 dan pita rakaman boleh dipakai - Sama ada pembelaan perayu ada membangkitkan keraguan yang munasabah terhadap kes pendakwaan - Sama ada kes pendakwaan berasaskan keterangan dan bukti yang sahih - Akta Keterangan 1950, s. 114(g) - Sama ada terpakai - Sama ada pihak pendakwaan membuktikan kes pada tahap melampaui keraguan munasabah pada akhir kes pendakwaan
Tan Beng Ghee lwn. PP
(Zainal Adzam H) [2008] 9 CLJ 780
[HC]
PROSEDUR JENAYAH
Rayuan - Kesalahan di bawah Akta Pencegah Rasuah 1997, s. 11(a) - Perayu didapati bersalah meminta dan menerima suapan - Rayuan terhadap keputusan Mahkamah Sesyen - Isu-isu yang dibangkitkan oleh perayu - Sama ada keterangan SP5 dan pita rakaman boleh dipakai - Sama ada pembelaan perayu ada membangkitkan keraguan yang munasabah terhadap kes pendakwaan - Anggapan di bawah s. 42 Akta Pencegah Rasuah 1997 - Sama ada terpakai - Sama ada kes pendakwaan berasaskan keterangan dan bukti yang sahih - Akta Keterangan 1950, s. 114(g) - Sama ada terpakai - Sama ada pihak pendakwaan membuktikan kes pada tahap melampaui keraguan munasabah pada akhir kes pendakwaan
Tan Beng Ghee lwn. PP
(Zainal Adzam H) [2008] 9 CLJ 780
[HC]
PROSEDUR SIVIL
Injunksi - Injunksi mandatori - Permohonan - Permohonan plaintif untuk injunksi mandatori supaya defendan meruntuhkan bangunan yang dibina di atas tanah yang dikongsi dengan plaintif - Sama ada pembinaan bangunan baru oleh defendan di atas tanah tersebut melanggar s. 127 Kanun Tanah Negara - Sama ada tanah tersebut dihadkan untuk pertanian sahaja - Sama ada plaintif akan mengalami 'grave damage' sekiranya bangunan tidak diruntuhkan - Sama ada plaintif datang ke mahkamah dengan tangan yang bersih - Sama ada injunksi tidak patut dibenarkan
Khoo San lwn. Phoa Hock
(Abu Samah Nordin H) [2008] 9 CLJ 714
[HC]
UNDANG-UNDANG JENAYAH
Akta Pencegah Rasuah 1997 - Seksyen 11(a) - Meminta dan menerima suapan - Elemen - Sama ada dibuktikan - Sama ada keterangan SP5 dan pita rakaman boleh dipakai - Sama ada pembelaan perayu ada membangkitkan keraguan yang munasabah terhadap kes pendakwaan - Anggapan di bawah s. 42 Akta Pencegah Rasuah 1997 - Sama ada terpakai - Sama ada kes pendakwaan berasaskan keterangan dan bukti yang sahih - Akta Keterangan 1950, s. 114(g) - Sama ada terpakai - Sama ada pihak pendakwaan membuktikan kes pada tahap melampaui keraguan munasabah pada akhir kes pendakwaan
Tan Beng Ghee lwn. PP
(Zainal Adzam H) [2008] 9 CLJ 780
[HC]
UNDANG-UNDANG TANAH
Gadaian - Lelongan awam - Pengambilan balik - Hartanah diwartakan untuk tujuan pengambilan balik - Sama ada defendan-defendan gagal membatalkan lelongan awam dan gagal memaklumkan cadangan mengambil balik - Sama ada plaintif dapat membuktikan defendan-defendan telah melakukan frod terhadapnya - Gantirugi - Sama ada plaintif gagal dalam tuntutan gantirugi - Wang pampasan - Sama ada plaintif berhak kepada wang pampasan - Akta Pengambilan Tanah 1960, s. 22
Musa Talip lwn. Kerajaan Negeri Melaka & Yang Lain
(Abu Samah Nordin H) [2008] 9 CLJ 727
[HC]
CASE OF THE WEEK
BANK UTAMA (MALAYSIA) BHD v. INSAN BUDI SDN BHD
Banking: Banks and banking business - Letter of credit - Execution of credit facilities by means of wrong procedure - Sending of SWIFT Wire Transfer by wrong procedure - Breach of contract and negligence by banker - Loss incurred by customer - Customer entitled to claim damages for loss of profit
Banking: Banker and customer - Breach of banker’s obligations - Contractual and tortious damages claimable - Deductions to be made from damages claimable - Expenses incurred in respect of aborted banking facility due to banker’s negligence and breach of contract
Civil Procedure: Appeal - Interference by appellate court - Principles applicable - Whether award or findings are clearly wrong or erroneous - Whether decision takes into account irrelevant matters or fails to take into account relevant matters - Whether findings are clearly wrong in law and principle
Civil Procedure: Interest - Commencement date for interest - Pre-judgment interest - Awarding of interest is discretionary - Discretion to be exercised judiciously - Whether interest before date of judgment ought to be awarded to plaintiff
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