Frequently asked questions

Yes, if the doctor or hospital fell below the standard of a reasonably competent practitioner and that failure caused you harm. Whether you have a claim depends on your medical records, independent expert evidence, causation and the time limit.

Generally six years from when the cause of action arose, under the Limitation Act 1953. Different rules can apply to hidden injuries, to children (time usually runs from age 18) and to claims against government hospitals, so check your dates early.

Your medical records, discharge summaries, scan and lab reports, bills, consent forms, referral letters and a clear timeline of what happened and when.

Yes. Claims are brought under the Government Proceedings Act 1956, usually against the Government of Malaysia, and there are notice and procedural requirements that differ from private hospital claims.

Yes. Posts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, WhatsApp, Google reviews and blogs are judged on the same principles as print: a defamatory meaning, reference to you, and publication to at least one other person.

Screenshot the post with the URL, date and account visible, note who has seen it, avoid replying in anger, and get advice about a letter of demand asking for takedown, retraction and apology.

Often yes. The High Court can order a platform or service provider to disclose the account holder's identity through a Norwich Pharmacal order, and you can then proceed against that person.

Stay calm, ask to contact a lawyer (section 28A Criminal Procedure Code), don't sign documents you do not understand, and let your family know where you are.

No. The Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 made it discretionary. The court may impose death or imprisonment for life with whipping.

Generally 14 days from conviction or sentence under section 307 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The deadline is strict.

Generally no. Section 50 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 bars a petition in the first two years unless the court gives leave for exceptional hardship.

A joint petition is filed by both spouses who agree on the divorce and its terms. A single petition is filed by one spouse, who must prove irretrievable breakdown, usually after a marriage tribunal reference.

The court, treating the child's welfare as the paramount consideration under section 88. Orders can be varied later if circumstances change.

60 days from the date of dismissal, under section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967. The deadline is strict.

Usually it is a sensible first step and many disputes settle there. Where there is urgency or a risk of assets being moved, going to court first may be better.

Six years for most contract and tort claims under the Limitation Act 1953. Some claims have shorter limits.

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Consultations are by appointment. We explain how fees will be charged and confirm them in writing before we start work, so there are no surprises.

No. A solicitor–client relationship starts only once we confirm in writing that we will act for you. Please don't send confidential documents until then.