Medical Negligence in Malaysia - Cases and Commentary

As the frontiers of medical knowledge and technology are continually challenged, the performance of medical professionals and providers of medical care is increasingly put under scrutiny. Higher expectations are placed on the standard of treatment, skill and care provided by medical processionals. This has led to increasingly more medical negligence claims.

Damages under Malaysian Tort Law: Cases and Commentary

Claims in tort are often taken in court with the aim of seeking damages in compensation of the hurt or damage suffered by the claimant. This book analyses and discusses the kinds of damages awarded in various types of tortious claims. Leading cases on damages in the various areas of tort law are commented on to provide critical understanding of the Malaysian jurisprudence on the award of damages under the law of tort..

100 Ways to Save Tax in Malaysia for Small Businesses

100 Ways to Save Tax in Malaysia for Small Businesses is designed specifically to help the owners of small businesses to learn and understand some of the important aspects of tax that bear directly on their situation. Such businesses may be run by companies, partnerships or by sole traders but there is a common need for basic tax information that will help owners to minimise the tax burden falling on the business and perhaps themselves. Many companies and organisations rely upon professional advisers to look after their tax affairs but informed business owners can often help the tax adviser to give better service by bringing to their attention opportunities that would not have been obvious in the ordinary course of tax and financial reporting. In addition they will be able to make the most of opportunities to factor into the business plan tax saving ideas that this book has introduced to them.

Buying Property from Developers: What You Need to Know and Do

The purchase of a home is an important investment decision for many home purchasers. In Malaysia, properties are commonly sold by developers before they are constructed. Purchasers thus bear a heavy risk as they contract and pay for a property that is not yet in existence. In view of this, housing development law is enacted to protect the interests of purchasers.

Practical Approach to the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Creations of the mind such as musical, literary and artistic works, inventions, symbols and marks and designs used in commerce bring about intellectual property rights (IPR). To encourage the development of IPR, they must be protected by an effective enforcement and prosecution regime.