Landmark Legal Cases
Defining Legal Precedents in Malaysia:
Rainbow Bay Sdn Bhd v. MLGH (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
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A pivotal case that reaffirmed the sanctity of private contracts by successfully defending against unlawful state intervention in commercial agreements. The ruling set a precedent limiting government overreach in business dealings.
Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur v. Perbadanan Pengurusan Trellises & Ors
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A key ruling that clarified the scope of the Datuk Bandar’s discretion in urban planning, shaping the interpretation of statutory authority in local governance.
Orchard Circle Sdn Bhd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Hulu Langat
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An important ruling that provided legal clarity on unjust enrichment claims in compulsory land acquisitions, ensuring fair treatment for landowners.
Far East Holdings Bhd v. Majlis Ugama Islam Pahang
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A crucial case affirming that judicial oversight remains applicable to statutory bodies, even when legislative measures attempt to fetter the court’s supervisory powers of judicial review.
Usima Sdn Bhd v. Lee Hor Fong
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A significant ruling on contractual estoppel, ensuring that parties remain bound by their contractual commitments without contradiction, strengthening reliability in commercial agreements.
Berjaya Times Square Sdn Bhd v. M Concept Sdn Bhd
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A landmark decision that clarified the scope of contract rescission under section 56 of the Contracts Act 1950, reinforcing contractual certainty in commercial transactions.
Defining Legal Precedents in Malaysia:
High Court halts Sky City project in Genting Highlands (2026)
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The High Court here has ruled in favour of Genting Malaysia Group in its suit against the proposed Genting Sky City development, saying it contravened development guidelines and the National Physical Plan.
Battle for the late Lim Siew Kim’s RM1.6b estate (2026)
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Administrators’ objection halts son’s attempt to take control. Mr. B. Thangaraj and Mr. Nadeem Rafiq acted for the Administrators Pendente Lite.
Lynas Permanent Disposal Facility Appeal (2026)
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Court of Appeal dismissed activist Tan Bun Teet’s appeal against Lynas Malaysia’s planning permission for a Permanent Disposal Facility in Gebeng, Pahang. Mr. B. Thangaraj and Mr. Nadeem Rafiq acted for the project proponent, Gading Senggara Sdn Bhd.
DBKL’s Appeal in Taman Rimba Kiara Case (2023)
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A key Federal Court decision on urban planning permissions, where we argued the legal implications of the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan, leading to the court granting leave for DBKL’s appeal.
Taman Rimba Kiara Development Dispute (2023)
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A crucial legal battle over land rights and urban planning in Kuala Lumpur. Representing DBKL, we defended the validity of a contested development order, but the Federal Court ultimately ruled in favour of residents, setting a precedent for public participation in planning law.
Port Dickson Yacht Club Suspension Lifted (2019)
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A judicial review case that reaffirmed natural justice principles, with the High Court ruling against the Registrar of Societies for unlawfully suspending a private members’ club without due process.
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