Annual Dinner 2025
Our Annual Dinner 2025 was a memorable evening of celebration and camaraderie, held at the Penang Pavilion Ballroom, M Social Resort. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to come together outside the demands of work, reflect on the year’s achievements, and appreciate the teamwork and dedication that drive our firm forward. The warm atmosphere,
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Court of Appeal Dismisses Pirelli’s Appeal to Revoke Malaysian Trademark
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Pirelli & C. S.p.A against a High Court decision refusing to revoke and invalidate a trademark registered in Malaysia by Alor Setar-based Chip Hwa Sdn Bhd. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel chaired by Justice Choo Kah Sing, together with Justices Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid
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Court of Appeal Upholds Winding-Up Order Against GTM Land & Property Sdn. Bhd.
On 6 February 2026, the Court of Appeal in Penang dismissed a motion by GTM Land & Property Sdn. Bhd. to stay a winding-up order pending appeal, holding that no special circumstances justified suspending the order. The motion (Enclosure 6) was heard before a panel comprising Dato’ Dr Choo Kah Sing, Datin Paduka Evrol Mariette
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Only RM50,000 ‘nominal damages’ for hotelier after MBPP wins appeal
The Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor of Maritime Waterfront Suites Sdn Bhd (MWS) and its owner, Noorzaina Mat Zain, but awarded only RM50,000 in nominal damages after their legal battle with the Penang City Council (MBPP). This follows a previous decision where the High Court had awarded MWS RM865,000 in damages, based on
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Ex-council engineer fails in bid for RM2mil damages over unlawful sacking
The Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed an appeal by Sobri Che Hassan, a former engineer with the Seberang Perai Municipal Council, who was seeking RM2 million in damages, including pension and gratuity, after being dismissed for misconduct in 2013. A three-judge panel led by Justice Nazlan Ghazali ruled that Sobri was only entitled to
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Hari Raya Lunch Celebration
In the spirit of unity and celebration, our firm recently came together for a festive Hari Raya lunch at the office. The event was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues across all departments to gather, share a delicious meal, and embrace the joyous atmosphere of the season. The lunch featured a spread of traditional Malay dishes
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The Federal Court Dismisses Appeal, Defendant Ordered to Compensate Global Tobacco Manufacturers
The Federal Court’s three judges—Datuk Seri Hasnah Hashim, Datuk Zabariah, and Datuk Hanipah—unanimously dismissed two leave-to-appeal applications filed by the applicant, GTM Land & Property Sdn. Bhd. The two applications challenged the Court of Appeal’s ruling on September 6, 2024, which upheld the Penang High Court’s judgment on December 4, 2023. The High Court had
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Penang residents bid tearful farewell to 200-year-old kampung up for development
Kampung Siam, a 200-year-old settlement in Penang with Siamese and Burmese ancestry, is being demolished to make way for development. The residents, who fought for over 11 years in court to stay, lost their case as the courts ruled that the landowners have the right to develop the property. The settlement, located near two Buddhist
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Chinese New Year and Pre Ramadan Celebration
At Presgrave and Matthews, we celebrate the cultural diversity of our team through our annual Chinese New Year and Pre-Ramadan Celebration Dinner. This special event brings our staff together to celebrate both the start of the Chinese New Year and the upcoming Ramadan fasting period. The Chinese New Year portion of the dinner highlights traditional
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