09 Feb 2026

MLJ Alerts: Feb 2026 (High Court)

The Malayan Law Journal Alerts is a complimentary blog series that brings the most recently published case reports powered by Lexis+® Malaysia.

Week 1 Updates

1. NXP Malaysia Sdn Bhd lwn Nurshakila bt Sahlan [2026] 7 MLJ 546 [HC]

Coram NARKUNAVATHY SUNDARESON H
Catchwords Undang-Undang Buruh — Penamatan — Faedah penamatan
Outcome Rayuan perayu dibenarkan; keputusan KPTR diketepikan tanpa perintah berkaitan kos.
Counsel Names

  • Raymond Low (Shearn Delamore & Co) bagi pihak perayu.

  • Pihak responden mewakili diri sendiri.

2. KR Thiagarajan & Anor v Karuppan Chettiar Vairavan (administrator of the estate of Karuppan Chettiar Vairavan, deceased) [2026] 7 MLJ 554 [HC]

Coram NOOR RUWENA J
Catchwords Succession — Distribution of estate — Administrator’s duties
Outcome Application allowed in part.
Counsel Names

  • Gary Xavier (with Paramanathan Kayambu) (Param & Co) for the plaintiffs.

  • PM Nagaran (with N Vinoshini) (Nagarajan Peri & Co) for the defendant.

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