“With its rich content and clear, concise explanations of the principles and rules governing civil proceedings, this edition is an invaluable resource for the legal profession or anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of Malaysian civil procedure.”

—From the Preface of the Editor-in-Chief
Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat
Chief Justice of Malaysia

“The 2024 Edition of the Malaysian White Book will enable the legal practitioner to have a proper understanding and grasp of the Rules of Court 2012 and to navigate through the adjectival aspects of the litigation process and avoid any procedural missteps.”

—From the Preface of the General Editors
Cecil Abraham
Nantha Balan

A good mastery of the Rules of Court 2012 is the foundation of court work and Malaysian Civil Procedure 2024 is an indispensable reference tool that arms the practitioner with current information, practical insights and confidence to succeed in all areas of civil court work. The team of some 100 expert contributors have researched and analysed relevant case law developments to update the commentaries accordingly.

The illuminating commentaries to the Rules of Court 2012 are supplemented by a second volume featuring comprehensive and current annotations to ten key legislation important to civil litigation. The second volume is enhanced with additional Practice Directions from both Peninsular Malaysia as well as Sabah and Sarawak.
The commentaries which have been prepared by a team of specialist practitioners and carefully reviewed by an experienced panel of Advisory Editors offer clear guidance for assured practice at all levels of the Malaysian courts.
 

Key features

• Unparalleled quality and accuracy in true White Book tradition
• Comprehensive Order-by-Order commentary to the Rules of Court 2012 presented clearly under succinct headings
• Fully up-to-date text of 10 key civil legislation with incisive annotations
• Inclusion of case law developments from mid-2021 to the present
• Contributors curated from leading law firms, the Judiciary and academia to provide authoritative commentaries
• Reviewed by experienced panel of expert Advisory Editors to ensure high quality of substantive content
• Extensive collection of court Practice Directions including directions from Sabah and Sarawak with the inclusion of an additional 26 items in this edition

"... a treasure trove of knowledge and information and will be the first point of (quick) reference on injunctions. It deals with the legal and procedural pre-requisites for injunctions in general, and for special types of injunctions as well." 

From the Foreword by YA Tuan S Nantha Balan, Judge of the Court of Appeal

KEY FEATURES:

• Clear and detailed commentary on substantive law, practice and procedure 
• Instructive and detailed court forms and precedents by authors who are experienced advocates and solicitors of the High Court of Malaya
• Detailed and incisive analysis of judicial considerations in the granting and refusal of injunctions, as well as consequences for non-compliance, supported by relevant authorities
• Valuable comparative analysis on the use of injunctive relief as between Malaysia and other jurisdictions

Injunctions present themselves as a challenging exercise for the practitioner. One needs to be fully conversant not only with the practice and procedure in adjectival law by also wiht the substantive law of the cause in question. For this reason, this text has been written not only with the practice in mind by also with the very many areas of practice that may be involved which are as diverse as family law and intellectual property.

This book aims to explain the law, practice and procedure of injunctions in Malaysia. Written and edited by an eminent legal practitioner, in collaboration with a group of expert authors, this publication has been prepared with court lawyers in mind, specifically those with the challenging task of praying for (and prevailing upon the court to grant) relief in circumstances where damages are simply not an adequate remedy.

The extensive coverage includes Mareva injunctions, Anton Piller orders, interim preservation of property, Erinford injunctions, enforcement of injunctions, Fortuna injunctions and applications under the Companies Act 2016, anti-suit injunctions, Worldwide Mareva injunctions as well as injunctions in matrimonial proceedings, insolvency & liquidation, tort, intellectual property and banking.

This book is useful for lawyers, pupils in chambers, officers of the judiciary and other students of the law with an interest in civil practice and procedure.

The Annotated Courts of Judicature Act 1964 provides invaluable section-by-section annotations to the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, throwing light on the application and interpretation of the provisions of the Act. It is written by an experienced litigator with extensive knowledge of civil procedure and appellate practice in Malaysia. The full text of the Act accompanies the high-quality annotations which are insightful, practical and authoritative, enabling a confident understanding of the workings of the statute.

The key terms and phrases in each section are explained by reference to local and foreign case law as well as academic writing. This publication facilitates quick and easy reference with the inclusion of cross-reference from the provision being annotated to related provisions which work together with it. This Annotation should prove to be very useful for litigation lawyers, judges, court officers and students of civil procedure.

KEY FEATURES:

• Rule-by-rule commentary to the Act written in simple and straightforward style
• Commentary supported by copious citation of case authorities
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Rules quickly and efficiently
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations
   

• Rule-by-rule commentary to the Rules written in simple and straightforward style
• Commentary supported by copious citation of case authorities
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Rules quickly and efficiently
• Incorporates amendments made by the respective Amendment Rules 2018
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations 

CLICK HERE to purchase The Annotated Rules of the Court of Appeal 1994

This casebook and its companion textbook are the first and only books available in Malaysia that contain a comprehensive review of all local contempt cases to draw out the legal principles governing the law of contempt across non-Syariah and Syariah courts in Malaysia. The textbook includes additionally a comprehensive review of all legislation containing contempt-related provisions in Malaysia.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive  review  of  authorities  to  draw  out  legal principles
• Legal  principles  discussed  under  different  categories  and  sub-categories  of contempt
  • Enables quick discovery of applicable and relevant case authorities dealing with specific contempt issue in question
  • Helps reader to easily navigate the diverse forms of contempt
• Textbook includes review of multiple statutes and wide range of cases to draw out legal principles
  • Contempt-related provisions from over 50 legislations considered
  • More than 100 cases on contempt considered
• Pulls together a full range of reported contempt cases in Malaysia
• More than 250 cases on contempt considered and meticulously indexed in casebook
• Covers contempt cases in non-Syariah and Syariah courts

The Annotated Courts of Judicature Act 1964 provides invaluable section-by-section annotations to the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, throwing light on the application and interpretation of the provisions of the Act. It is written by an experienced litigator with extensive knowledge of civil procedure and appellate practice in Malaysia. The full text of the Act accompanies the high-quality annotations which are insightful, practical and authoritative, enabling a confident understanding of the workings of the statute.

The key terms and phrases in each section are explained by reference to local and foreign case law as well as academic writing. This publication facilitates quick and easy reference with the inclusion of cross-reference from the provision being annotated to related provisions which work together with it. This Annotation should prove to be very useful for litigation lawyers, judges, court officers and students of civil procedure.

KEY FEATURES:

• Rule-by-rule commentary to the Act written in simple and straightforward style
• Commentary supported by copious citation of case authorities
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Rules quickly and efficiently
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations
   

"... a treasure trove of knowledge and information and will be the first point of (quick) reference on injunctions. It deals with the legal and procedural pre-requisites for injunctions in general, and for special types of injunctions as well." 

From the Foreword by YA Tuan S Nantha Balan, Judge of the Court of Appeal

KEY FEATURES:

• Clear and detailed commentary on substantive law, practice and procedure 
• Instructive and detailed court forms and precedents by authors who are experienced advocates and solicitors of the High Court of Malaya
• Detailed and incisive analysis of judicial considerations in the granting and refusal of injunctions, as well as consequences for non-compliance, supported by relevant authorities
• Valuable comparative analysis on the use of injunctive relief as between Malaysia and other jurisdictions

Injunctions present themselves as a challenging exercise for the practitioner. One needs to be fully conversant not only with the practice and procedure in adjectival law by also wiht the substantive law of the cause in question. For this reason, this text has been written not only with the practice in mind by also with the very many areas of practice that may be involved which are as diverse as family law and intellectual property.

This book aims to explain the law, practice and procedure of injunctions in Malaysia. Written and edited by an eminent legal practitioner, in collaboration with a group of expert authors, this publication has been prepared with court lawyers in mind, specifically those with the challenging task of praying for (and prevailing upon the court to grant) relief in circumstances where damages are simply not an adequate remedy.

The extensive coverage includes Mareva injunctions, Anton Piller orders, interim preservation of property, Erinford injunctions, enforcement of injunctions, Fortuna injunctions and applications under the Companies Act 2016, anti-suit injunctions, Worldwide Mareva injunctions as well as injunctions in matrimonial proceedings, insolvency & liquidation, tort, intellectual property and banking.

This book is useful for lawyers, pupils in chambers, officers of the judiciary and other students of the law with an interest in civil practice and procedure.

• Rule-by-rule commentary to the Rules written in simple and straightforward style
• Commentary supported by copious citation of case authorities
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Rules quickly and efficiently
• Incorporates amendments made by therespective Amendment Rules 2018.
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations

This textbook and its companion casebook are the first and only books available in Malaysia that contain a comprehensive review of all local contempt cases to draw out the legal principles governing the law of contempt across non-Syariah and Syariah courts in Malaysia. The textbook includes additionally a comprehensive review of all legislation containing contempt-related provisions in Malaysia.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive  review  of  authorities  to  draw  out  legal principles
• Legal  principles  discussed  under  different  categories  and  sub-categories  of contempt
  • Enables quick discovery of applicable and relevant case authorities dealing with specific contempt issue in question
  • Helps reader to easily navigate the diverse forms of contempt
• Textbook includes review of multiple statutes and wide range of cases to draw out legal principles
  • Contempt-related provisions from over 50 legislations considered
  • More than 100 cases on contempt considered
• Pulls together a full range of reported contempt cases in Malaysia
• More than 250 cases on contempt considered and meticulously indexed in casebook
• Covers contempt cases in non-Syariah and Syariah courts

About the Book

“With its rich content and clear, concise explanations of the principles and rules governing civil proceedings, this edition is an invaluable resource for the legal profession or anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of Malaysian civil procedure.”

—From the Preface of the Editor-in-Chief
Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat
Chief Justice of Malaysia

“The 2024 Edition of the Malaysian White Book will enable the legal practitioner to have a proper understanding and grasp of the Rules of Court 2012 and to navigate through the adjectival aspects of the litigation process and avoid any procedural missteps.”

—From the Preface of the General Editors
Cecil Abraham
Nantha Balan

A good mastery of the Rules of Court 2012 is the foundation of court work and Malaysian Civil Procedure 2024 is an indispensable reference tool that arms the practitioner with current information, practical insights and confidence to succeed in all areas of civil court work. The team of some 100 expert contributors have researched and analysed relevant case law developments to update the commentaries accordingly.

The illuminating commentaries to the Rules of Court 2012 are supplemented by a second volume featuring comprehensive and current annotations to ten key legislation important to civil litigation. The second volume is enhanced with additional Practice Directions from both Peninsular Malaysia as well as Sabah and Sarawak.
The commentaries which have been prepared by a team of specialist practitioners and carefully reviewed by an experienced panel of Advisory Editors offer clear guidance for assured practice at all levels of the Malaysian courts.
 

Key features

• Unparalleled quality and accuracy in true White Book tradition
• Comprehensive Order-by-Order commentary to the Rules of Court 2012 presented clearly under succinct headings
• Fully up-to-date text of 10 key civil legislation with incisive annotations
• Inclusion of case law developments from mid-2021 to the present
• Contributors curated from leading law firms, the Judiciary and academia to provide authoritative commentaries
• Reviewed by experienced panel of expert Advisory Editors to ensure high quality of substantive content
• Extensive collection of court Practice Directions including directions from Sabah and Sarawak with the inclusion of an additional 26 items in this edition

This textbook and its companion casebook are the first and only books available in Malaysia that contain a comprehensive review of all local contempt cases to draw out the legal principles governing the law of contempt across non-Syariah and Syariah courts in Malaysia. The textbook includes additionally a comprehensive review of all legislation containing contempt-related provisions in Malaysia.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive  review  of  authorities  to  draw  out  legal principles
• Legal  principles  discussed  under  different  categories  and  sub-categories  of contempt
  • Enables quick discovery of applicable and relevant case authorities dealing with specific contempt issue in question
  • Helps reader to easily navigate the diverse forms of contempt
• Textbook includes review of multiple statutes and wide range of cases to draw out legal principles
  • Contempt-related provisions from over 50 legislations considered
  • More than 100 cases on contempt considered
• Pulls together a full range of reported contempt cases in Malaysia
• More than 250 cases on contempt considered and meticulously indexed in casebook
• Covers contempt cases in non-Syariah and Syariah courts

• Rule-by-rule commentary to the Rules written in simple and straightforward style
• Commentary supported by copious citation of case authorities
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Rules quickly and efficiently
• Incorporates amendments made by therespective Amendment Rules 2018.
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations

About the Book

About the Book

Whether you are looking for a statement of claim, defence, reply, affidavit-in-support, consent order or other court document necessary for your conduct of a case in court, look no further than Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s Malaysian Precedents of Pleadings for reliable and well-drafted sample precedents.

This casebook and its companion textbook are the first and only books available in Malaysia that contain a comprehensive review of all local contempt cases to draw out the legal principles governing the law of contempt across non-Syariah and Syariah courts in Malaysia. The textbook includes additionally a comprehensive review of all legislation containing contempt-related provisions in Malaysia.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive  review  of  authorities  to  draw  out  legal principles
• Legal  principles  discussed  under  different  categories  and  sub-categories  of contempt
  • Enables quick discovery of applicable and relevant case authorities dealing with specific contempt issue in question
  • Helps reader to easily navigate the diverse forms of contempt
• Textbook includes review of multiple statutes and wide range of cases to draw out legal principles
  • Contempt-related provisions from over 50 legislations considered
  • More than 100 cases on contempt considered
• Pulls together a full range of reported contempt cases in Malaysia
• More than 250 cases on contempt considered and meticulously indexed in casebook
• Covers contempt cases in non-Syariah and Syariah courts

• Comprehensive exposition of law on remedies applicable in contractual and commercial litigation in Malaysia
• Contents structured around functions of remedies and their origins (legal or equitable)
• Highlights the role of remedies and the factors affecting their grant, particularly in relation to discretionary equitable remedies
• Relevant statutory provisions (Contracts Act 1950 and the Specific Relief Act 1950) and huge volume of local and foreign case law carefully surveyed and analysed to distil current principles of law
• Book presentation carefully restructured with content outlined at the beginning of each chapter, paragraph numbers extensively cross referenced for ease of finding specific points of law and list of relevant articles.

The Annotated Specific Relief Act 1950 provides invaluable section-by-section annotations to the Specific Relief Act 1950, throwing light on the application and interpretation of the provisions of the Act. It is written by a legal practitioner with broad experience encompassing litigation, brand enforcement and corporate advisory in Malaysia. The full text of the Act accompanies the high-quality annotations which are insightful, practical and authoritative, enabling a confident understanding of the workings of the Act.

• Section-by-section commentary to the Act written in simple and straightforward style
• Commentary supported by copious citation of case authorities
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Act quickly and efficiently
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations 

• Rule-by-rule commentary to the Rules written in simple and straightforward style
• Commentary supported by copious citation of case authorities
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Rules quickly and efficiently
• Incorporates amendments made by the respective Amendment Rules 2018
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations 

CLICK HERE to purchase The Annotated Rules of the Court of Appeal 1994