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It is important to note that different local authorities may have different by-laws that govern the licensing of dogs within their respective jurisdictions. Therefore, dog owners must ensure that they comply with the rules applicable to their particular area. For example, if you are a dog owner residing in Petaling Jaya, you should comply with the dog licensing requirements and conditions imposed by the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ). According to MBPJ, a dog owner can

We often hear about the term “Contract”, but do you know how is a contract formed? A contract can be made either orally or in writing. According to Malaysian law, a valid contract must contain four crucial elements, namely:- (1) Offer / Proposal; (2) Acceptance of the offer; (3) Consideration; and (4) An intention to create legal relation. OFFER An offer is made when the offeror (the one who makes offer) signifies to the offeree (the one whom the offer is made to) his

“You don’t have to come to work tomorrow,” an employer says to an employee. This is a line we often hear in movies. But is such a practice lawful in Malaysia? Can an employee really be dismissed by a single sentence from the employer? The answer is no—it is neither reasonable nor lawful. Generally, before an employer may terminate an employee’s contract of employment, the employer must give the employee reasonable notice. Malaysian law does not specify precisely how many