Trust and Corporate Governance in Digitalisation explores how traditional principles of equity, fiduciary duty and trust law are being transformed by emerging digital technologies such as blockchain, distributed ledgers and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAO). It traces the evolution of trust law from its equitable origins to its new role in digital ecosystems where transparency, automation and decentralisation have redefined the meaning of trust and accountability.

The book is divided into 10 chapters, covering key areas including the nature of digital property, blockchain governance, fiduciary obligations in distributed networks, remedies for digital breaches of trust, and the challenges of estate planning and tax compliance in the management of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Case studies such as the collapse of FTX underscore the urgent need for sound corporate governance in the digital era.

Drawing on comparative perspectives from Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore and Europe, this book surveys local developments within global debates on regulatory reform, compliance and ethical digital practice. It serves as a timely resource for lawyers, in-house counsel, corporate directors, regulators and policymakers seeking to navigate the complex relationship between technology and trust.

Beyond its academic accuracy, the book equips professionals with practical guidance on establishing governance frameworks, drafting digital wills and trusts, and establishing new forms of property such as cryptocurrencies and digital assets. It bridges the gap between law and technology, equipping readers with the understanding needed to ensure integrity, accountability, and resilience in the rapidly evolving digital economy. It is an essential reference for those seeking to align innovation with sound legal and ethical governance.

Key features:

• Malaysia's first comprehensive integration of trust law, corporate governance and digitalisation that sets a new benchmark for legal scholarship in the country.
• Explores how blockchain and distributed ledger technologies are transforming the legal foundations of trust, altering fiduciary duties, and reshaping relations between individuals, institutions and property in digital settings.
• Offers practical guidance for academics, lawyers, in-house counsels, as well as advisors dealing with wills, trusts, and charitable structures in the era of blockchain and cryptoassets. It includes drafting insights and blockchain-based governance frameworks that are essential for modern legal practice.
• Examines how blockchain enhances corporate governance by providing greater transparency, real-time access to data, and increased accountability through decentralised governance models.
• Provides a detailed discussion of testamentary planning, wealth transfer, succession, and asset protection in the context of cryptocurrencies and digital property, making it a valuable resource for practitioners and wealth managers.
• Practical illustrations and case studies from Malaysia and abroad demonstrating how blockchain-based systems are applied in corporate governance, fiduciary oversight, and estate planning scenarios.
• Presents comparative insights from jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, Singapore and Malaysia, highlighting global developments and contextualising them within Malaysian law and practice.
• Anticipates next-generation governance structures founded on consensus, transparency and automation, providing forward-looking analysis on smart legal infrastructures and the future of trust in an information-driven world.

Shaping the Law offers a compelling exploration of the judicial legacy of a respected Malaysian jurist, Justice Tan Sri Datuk Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal. Featuring 22 illuminating commentaries by leading legal minds, this volume analyses his landmark judgments across multiple fields, revealing a jurisprudence defined by intellect, fairness and an enduring commitment to justice.

Each chapter offers an in-depth exploration of legal reasoning, contextual background, and the impact of each decision on Malaysian jurisprudence. The contributors engage with issues across constitutional, administrative, criminal, commercial, tort, employment, and statutory interpretation domains. The collaborative scholarship ensures a balanced blend of academic depth and professional relevance.

The commentaries highlight how Justice Harmindar’s decisions embody integrity, independence, and fidelity to justice – qualities that define modern judicial excellence. The discussions offer practical lessons on judicial writing, reasoning, and interpretation that transcend specific case law.

Published in conjunction with Justice Harmindar’s retirement in 2025, this volume stands as a lasting record of his contributions to the Malaysian legal system, capturing the hallmarks of Justice Harmindar’s jurisprudence: clarity, fairness, empathy, and intellectual rigour. The specially curated content of this publication serves both as a professional tribute and as a scholarly examination of the decisions of an outstanding Malaysian judge.

Key features:

• Comprehensive commentaries: Contains 22 analytical chapters examining Justice Harmindar's most significant judgments, ranging from commercial law to criminal law.
• Multi-disciplinary perspectives: The commentaries draw on doctrinal, comparative, and philosophical analyses, offering a holistic understanding of the law in theory and in practice.
• Quality authorship: Features contributions from leading and upcoming lawyers, each bringing unique expertise and insight.
• A tribute and a study: Recognises the wisdom and judicial skill of a top judge.
• Focus on values that shape the law: Highlights the clarity, fairness, and empathy that mark Justice Harmindar's decisions.

"This book is a tribute to a visionary jurist, a compassionate humanitarian, and a man whose life reminds us that true justice is forged in principle and action. Within these pages, readers will encounter the intellect, the heart, and the indomitable spirit of a man who redefined what it means to serve the law and, through it, humanity."

� From the Foreword by Tun Richard Malanjum, Former Chief Justice of Malaysia

Description:

A treasure chest of the legal wisdom and flair of an extraordinary judge. Quintessential Gopal Sri Ram is a commemorative publication honouring the judicial legacy of one of Malaysia's most illustrious and accomplished jurists. This volume celebrates the profound influence Justice Gopal Sri Ram had on the development of Malaysian law, through illuminating commentary on an expertly curated selection of landmark judgments across 12 major areas of law.

From constitutional protections to commercial clarity, and from trust law to judicial review, this collection showcases how Justice Gopal Sri Ram's sharp legal mind moulded and applied the law with masterful precision and unwavering commitment to justice. His judgments reflect a deep reverence for the Federal Constitution and a fierce dedication to safeguarding the fundamental liberties of all Malaysians.

Featuring insightful analyses and discussion by seasoned judges, practitioners, and academics, this book offers readers a window into the brilliance of a judge whose reasoning continues to shape legal thought. It stands not only as a tribute, but as a vital reference � an enduring repository of the legal legacy he has left behind.

Quintessential Gopal Sri Ram is an essential addition to the Malaysian legal annals and a fitting celebration of a colossus in the nation's judicial history. It will undoubtedly command pride of place on the bookshelves of every good law collection.

Key features:

• Specially curated content to commemorate the legacy of a judge extraordinaire.
• Insightful commentaries that trace the special contributions of the judgments of Justice Gopal Sri Ram towards the development of Malaysian law.
• A showcase that presents the masterly application of the law to diverse fact scenarios to serve justice to all who came before the court.
• Unparalleled analyses carefully prepared by an esteemed panel of subject experts.
• Beautiful photos rekindling memories of yore.

Author Bio:

Chairperson
Tan Sri Datuk Zainun bt Ali

Members:

• Tan Sri Datuk Nallini Pathmanathan
• Dato' Mary Lim Thiam Suan
• Bharti Seth
• Dato' Edwin Paramjothy a/l Michael Muniandy

The Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (Act 91) and the Subordinate Courts Act 1948 (Act 92) form the foundation of Malaysia’s judicial system by defining the structure, jurisdiction, and powers of the superior and subordinate courts respectively. The former clarifies the authority of superior courts, while the latter establishes the subordinate courts and outlines their limited jurisdiction. Understanding these Acts is crucial for lawyers to ensure claims are properly prosecuted at the correct court, preventing cases from being invalidated due to jurisdictional and procedural errors.

This publication, The Annotated Courts of Judicature Act 1964 including The Annotated Subordinate Courts Act 1948, delivers invaluable section-by-section annotations of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 alongside comprehensive commentary on the Subordinate Courts Act 1948. It offers clear and authoritative insights into the application and interpretation of these statutes.

Authored by a seasoned litigator with extensive expertise in Malaysian civil procedure and appellate practice, the work combines the full text of both Acts with high-quality annotations that are practical, insightful, and reliable. This enables readers to develop a confident and thorough understanding of the statutes’ operation.

Key terms and phrases within each section are meticulously explained through references to relevant local and foreign case law as well as academic literature. The publication also enhances usability by incorporating cross-references linking each provision to related sections, facilitating quick and efficient navigation.

The second edition includes thoroughly updated and current content, featuring numerous new case laws and the updated Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Act 2022 to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date coverage.

Affidavits play a major role in dispensing justice and many proceedings, particularly those of an interlocutory nature, are disposed of on affidavit evidence alone. In cases where evidence can be conveniently and completely presented in affidavit form, its use will promote the efficient and more orderly disposal of cases. This important part of litigation practice is given a clear and comprehensive exposition by the book Affidavit Evidence.

This book presents a core subject of civil practice from the local perspective. The detailed discussion is amply supported by copious citations of case law, local as well as foreign, and the applicable statutory provisions. The practical insights provided in the book are indeed valuable and will usefully serve both experienced and newer practitioners. The content of the book has been systematically organised and this greatly enhances its utility. Beginning from the fundamentals of the preparation of affidavits, the book then explores in detail the formal requirements for valid affidavits. The practical aspects of the filing and service of affidavits are discussed before an analysis is undertaken of defective affidavits as well as the available curative provisions and remedial measures. The book proceeds to a hands-on discussion of the assessment of affidavit evidence, including cross-examination on affidavits, affidavits in particular proceedings, and finishes off with a look at the effects of the making of false affidavits.

This new edition of Affidavit Evidence contains a wealth of knowledge painstakingly put together by an experienced practitioner of law. It is fully updated to take account of new developments in the law, including the Rules of Court 2012, the Companies Act 2016 and the Insolvency Act 1967.

• Recent cases showing how the courts have been able, relying on Order 1A and Order 2 r 3, to save or allow the use of defective or non-compliant affidavits thereby ensuring that justice is not frustrated by technical non-compliance.
• Discussion on the limits of Order 1A and Order 2 r 3.
• Recent cases dealing with challenges against affidavits in forfeiture proceedings under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 as amended in 2014.
• Recent authorities showing the usefulness of Order 41 r 13 which allows for affidavits made in English outside the jurisdiction to be filed without being accompanied by a translation in Bahasa Malaysia, unless directed otherwise by the court.
• Further consideration of the switch from "must" to "shall" in Order 41 made by the Rules of Court 2012.
• New discussion on expert evidence.
• General improvements and rewriting for better clarity.