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What is "chain of remand", "road show remand" or "tukar gari" ? Is it legal or is it an abuse of process ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Can parties appear and argue before the judge in during revision ? Do they have a right to appear ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Can the accused obtain a copy of the FIR ? Is FIR a privilege document ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

What happens if a party fails to cross-examine a witness on a material part of his testimony? This episode explains the evidential consequences of such failure, including the principles from Wong Swee Chin v PP and the requirement to put one’s case during cross-examination.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

What happens when a witness called by a party gives evidence that contradicts his earlier statement? This episode explains the concept of a hostile witness, the procedure under S.154 Evidence Act 1950, and the relationship between cross-examination and impeachment of credibility.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

What exactly is the defence of alibi in criminal trials? This episode explains the meaning of alibi, the burden of proof, and the procedural requirements under S.402A Criminal Procedure Code.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

How can WhatsApp messages be admitted as evidence in court? This episode explains the legal requirements for admitting electronic communications, including issues of authenticity, relevance, and the application of S.90A Evidence Act 1950.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Can a party recall a witness after its case has been closed? This episode explains the court’s discretion to allow a witness to be recalled, the circumstances in which it may be permitted, and the limits imposed to prevent unfairness to the opposing party.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

What is the meaning of "living expenses" in the calculation of Loss of Future Earnings ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Revision is a supervisory power — appeal is a statutory right. But what happens when a decision is appealable yet a party seeks revision instead? This episode examines the general rule, its exceptions, and the role of miscarriage of justice in activating the High Court’s revisionary jurisdiction.For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

If a case is already before one High Court, does that court have the power to transfer it to another High Court of coordinate jurisdiction? For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

When a child gives evidence in court, must the prosecution produce independent supporting evidence before a conviction can be sustained? We look at the latest amendment in this area and whether corroboration remains mandatory or discretionary.For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

An accomplice may testify against a co-accused, but can the court safely convict on that evidence alone? This episode explains whether corroboration is legally required, or merely a rule of prudence.For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Litigation privilege protects communications made for the purpose of pending or anticipated legal proceedings — but where exactly does it sit within the Evidence Act 1950? We examine whether it properly falls under section 126, section 129, or whether the answer requires a deeper fundamental understanding.For more information on courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Legal professional privilege protects confidential communications made for legal advice or litigation — but who actually owns that protection? This episode explores whether the privilege belongs to the lawyer who holds the information, or the client whose interests it safeguards.For more information on the courses we offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

How is CCTV footage actually admitted as evidence in a criminal trial? In this episode, we walk through the full legal process — from relevance and disclosure, to admissibility, proof under section 90A, common law principles, and why authenticity has become a critical issue in the age of digital manipulation.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

How do we analyse and read S.90A(6) Evidence Act ? What are the relevant cases to this particular section ? In this episode, we explain why section 90A(6) is a narrow deeming provision, when courts are allowed to rely on it, and why it cannot be used to cure a failure to properly prove computer-generated documents.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

When the Public Prosecutor discontinues a criminal case under section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code, should the court order a discharge not amounting to an acquittal, or a discharge amounting to an acquittal? In this episode, we unpack how judges interpret section 254, why different judicial approaches exist, and what really determines whether an accused walks free for good or can be charged again.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

This episode explains the key differences between a summons and a warrant, and why the law treats voluntary attendance and compulsory arrest as two very different legal responses.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

In this episode, we explore whether Malaysian law recognises the idea of constructive arrest, and why courts focus on factual restraint of liberty rather than labels or formal words of arrest.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

This episode examines whether information admitted under section 27 of the Evidence Act must satisfy the voluntariness test in section 24, and how Malaysian courts balance discovery-based truth against fairness in criminal trials.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Section 32(1)(b) and section 73A are both hearsay exceptions, but they operate very differently — one is a strict rule for unavailable makers, while the other is a flexible civil procedure provision for documentary evidence.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

In this episode, we explain how a lien is created by deposit of title and intention, why an equitable lien and a statutory lien lead to very different enforcement routes, and how lodging a lien-holder’s caveat under the National Land Code changes everything.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

In this episode, we walk through the full journey of buying a condo in Malaysia, from paying the booking fee and signing the SPA, to vacant possession, strata title issuance, and final perfection of transfer and charge. We explain what rights you actually have at each stage and how bank security changes along the way.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

In this episode, we explain how assignment works when strata title is not yet issued, why HDA properties follow a statutory notice-based regime under section 22D, and how assignment for non-HDA properties is governed by contract. We also discuss consent, administrative fees, and when charges imposed by developers can be challenged as unreasonable.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

In this episode, we explain how Order 53 rule 5 governs claims for damages in judicial review, why damages are not automatic, and when an applicant must show an independent cause of action. We also discuss why courts treat damages as ancillary relief and when a separate civil action may still be required.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

In this episode, we explain what a submission of no case to answer is, when it can be made, and why it is a high-risk move for defendants in civil trials. We also break down the election requirement, what happens if the submission fails, and why the court must still assess whether the plaintiff has proved its case in law.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

In this episode, we explain what a consent order really is — a court-endorsed agreement with contractual and judicial force — and when it can be challenged or set aside. We break down the limited grounds for setting aside a consent order, including contractual vitiating factors and situations where the order is void for lack of jurisdiction or breach of natural justice.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

What are the common law rules in admission of audio recordings in court ? What about S90A Evidence Act ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

If a bank has already obtained order for sale, does the Limitation Act stop them from fixing new auction dates later on ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Can a party claim compensation pursuant to S386 NLC relying on the wrong information supplied on a public search S384 ? What are legal principles in the case of Pendaftar Hak Milik v Poh Yang Hong ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

When does a chargee need to send Form 16D or 16E ? Is there a difference between both of them ? Will the wrong form sent amount to cause to contrary ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Who is immediate purchaser ? Who is subsequent purchaser ? There have been cases such as Federal Court decision of Setiakon v Mak Yan Tai or the case of Kamarulzaman v Yakub Husin where the judges come up with the analysis that immediate purchaser must be bona fide before protection applies. It's a totally different judicial approaches compared to the analysis in the case of Tan Ying Hong or CIMB v Ambank. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoy land of land. Do you know there are two types of nuisance - public nuisance and private nuisance ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com 

What is Interpleader Proceeding ? Do you know there are two types of interpleader proceeding, namely stakeholder interpleader and sheriff interpleader ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Assuming you went to the hospital for a surgery and developed complication afterwards , but you are not sure who caused the medical negligence. What can you do ? You may apply for pre-action discovery against the hospital, seeking medical record to determine potential parties. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Ryland v Fletcher is landmark British case that established the strict liability for damages caused by escape of hazardous substance from a person's land. What are the principles in Ryland v Fletcher ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

What happen in the case of Samuel Naik Siang Ting v Public Bank ? What are the principles of bare trust concept ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

The Federal Court case of Berjaya Times Square case has attracted much criticism over the past 10 years, and finally there's a case now that overruled it. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

We often heard the term "Bumi lots" ? Are they the same with "Tanah Rizab Melayu" ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

What is the test for duty of care of tort in Malaysia ? Is it neighbourhood principle test ? Is it Caparo test ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

When can you go for judicial review against a decision of the Disciplinary Board ? Can you go for judicial review an against a decision other than the final decision of Disciplinary Board ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Have you ever got a parking ticket and behind it written the words "Park at your own risk" ? What does it mean ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Which session court should you file your case ? Does each session court enjoy co-ordinate jurisidiction ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Can a court case be stopped because of an arbitration clause? In this episode, we look at Section 10 of the Arbitration Act, the Press Metal case, and how limitation was handled in Bongsor Bina case. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

From online shopping scams to property deals  — this episode explains fraud and misrepresentation in clear, everyday language, with real examples and how Malaysian law protects you.For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Can the police release an accused under bail after S117 CPC remand order ?For more information on the courses I offer, please visit www.clpexam.com

Must there be a concluded contract to give rise to caveatable interest ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

How can a foreign lawyer be admitted under S18 Legal Profession Act ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

Can the judge transfer the case to High Court without consent of the Public Prosecutor in capital punishment cases ? Do the principles for transfer under S41A Dangerous Drug Act applies equally to S177A Criminal Procedure Code ?For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com