Lawyer Khoo Ai Theng has called for clear and enforceable safety standards governing display vehicles in car showrooms, after a seven-year-old boy was injured when a display car suddenly moved forward and crashed through the showroom glazing.
NZSK partner Khoo Ai Theng meets YBhg. Datuk Seri Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Secretary-General of UMNO, for a discussion on the Malaysian economy and how policy direction shapes employment, competition and construction law.
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NZSK partner Khoo Ai Theng meets MyCC Chief Executive Officer YBhg. Datuk Haji Iskandar Ismail and the Appeal and Legal Advisory Division to exchange views on the Competition Act 2010 and competition law policy in Malaysia.
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High Court Grants Sole Custody in International Child Abduction Dispute – Malaysian Court Prioritises Welfare of Children Over Technical Jurisdiction Objections (Divorce & Child Custody) 中文 한국어 日本語 High Court Grants Sole Custody in International Child Abduction Dispute – Malaysian Court Prioritises Welfare of Children Over Technical Jurisdiction Objections In a highly contested international child
We successfully represented a senior expatriate General Manager in the Industrial Court where dismissal based on work permit expiry and refusal to relocate was held to be without just cause or excuse.
We successfully acted for the employer in defending a constructive dismissal claim before the Industrial Court, where the employee alleged that non-payment of commissions, unilateral transfer, and warning letters amounted to a fundamental breach of the employment contract.
The Industrial Court dismissed the claim in its entirety, holding that the employee failed to establish any repudiatory breach going to the root of the contract. This decision reaffirms the strict application of the “contract test” in constructive dismissal cases under Malaysian law.
In a recent Industrial Court decision delivered in February 2026, the Court examined whether a dismissal premised on redundancy following a corporate restructuring exercise was carried out with just cause or excuse. The case provides important guidance on the evidential burden imposed on employers and the legal framework governing redundancy-based terminations under Malaysian industrial law.
Legal Update: Industrial Court Decision on Redundancy and Unfair Dismissal Read More »
In the landscape of family law, the journey to securing a stable and nurturing future for a child is often one of the most significant challenges a parent can face. While the ultimate goal of any custody dispute is to ensure the “Best Interests of the Child,” the legal path to that outcome can be fraught with complex procedural hurdles.
Case Highlight: Defending a Father’s Rights and Securing Fair Process in Family Law Read More »
He told her, ‘I have the money, so I will get the kids.’ He was wrong. Read the real story of how Lawyer Khoo helped a housewife ‘Sarah’ defeat her wealthy husband in the High Court and win Sole Care and Control of her two children.
Money is the second biggest battle in any divorce. Fathers fear being bankrupted; mothers fear being left with nothing. In this guide, Lawyer Khoo breaks down exactly how the Court calculates Child Maintenance, what it covers, and the legal reality of ‘Father vs Mother’ contributions.
Child Maintenance in Malaysia: How Much Do I Actually Have To Pay? Read More »
