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A Singapore High Court judge has cleared the way for a full trial in a dispute over efforts to convert a prominent club's billiards room into co-working space, finding the members' challenge to the validity of the decision raises genuine legal questions.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Syariah Court has launched a new Sulh Centre with an expedited fast-track service enabling some cases to be resolved within an hour, significantly reducing resolution timeframes and improving court efficiency.
Penang has experienced a sharp increase in consumer claims filed with the Tribunal for Consumer Claims Malaysia, signalling greater public awareness of redress channels. State KPDN reported 777 cases last year, with 775 successfully resolved.
A Chinese businessman's RM110 million lawsuit against a developer and marketing company has been dismissed by the court. He had alleged misrepresentation regarding the purchase of 51 luxury residential units marketed for hotel-style accommodation.