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Is a bankrupt eligible to receive inheritance? What's the impact of bankruptcy on EPF savings withdrawal and property ownership?
Circumstances have changed after you are being adjudged a bankrupt. Bankruptcy will affect your day-to-day finances. You have a duty to let the Director General of Insolvency 3 know of any of the...

Category: Insolvency » Bankruptcy
Can interest be charged on debts of a bankrupt? Will interest on debts be written off in bankruptcy?
Interest on debts will not be written off in bankruptcy. A creditor can only claim interest on your debt up to the date of the bankruptcy order but they will not get interest on their claim...

Category: Insolvency » Bankruptcy
Annulment and Discharge of Bankruptcy
There are three main ways as to how a bankrupt can have his bankruptcy terminated: (a) Making an application in court at any time for the bankruptcy order to be annulled on grounds ie debt has...

Category: Insolvency » Bankruptcy
What you should know about your EPF nomination? How to nominate the beneficiary of your EPF savings?
Your Employees Provident Fund (EPF) nomination allows you to specify the name of individual you wish to be the beneficiary of your EPF savings. All members above the age of 18 are encouraged to...

Category: Employment & Labour » Employee Benefits & Compensation
Unparliamentary Language: Rude words that you can't say in Parliament and state legislative assemblies
Unparliamentary language refers to words, terms or phrases that are deemed inappropriate for use in Parliamentary and state legislative assemblies. The Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat of...

Category: Malaysian Legal System & Constitution

What is the cheque clearing process in Malaysia? How does the cheque clearing process work? How long does it take for a cheque to clear?
Cheque Clearing Process When you deposit a cheque into your account, your bank which is the collecting bank will send it to specific clearing centres to be sorted and dispatched to the drawee bank...

Category: Banking & Finance » Banking » Current Account
I received a pre-repossession notice (Fourth Schedule). What should I do to avoid repossession of my car?
You have two (2) choices, both of which must be acted upon before the expiry of the 21 days stated in the Fourth Schedule notice to avoid repossession: Pay the outstanding arrears as stated in the...

Category: Banking & Finance » Credit & Loans » Hire Purchases Car Loans
Who is a minor? What is the definition of a child?
In Malaysia, a minor is defined as one who has not attained the age of majority. Under the civil law, the age of majority is 18. Age of Majority Act 1971 [Act 21] 2. Age of majority Subject to...

Category: Families » Children
How do I convert an old 7-digit Malaysia Telekom phone number to the new 8-digit number (Part 13)?
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) 7 to 8-digit telephone number conversion chart: Area: Shah Alam Area: Subang Jaya 7-digit 8-digit 7-digit 8-digit 550xxxx 552xxxx 553xxxx 558xxxx 559xxxx 5542xxx...

Category: Society & Culture
What is the difference between order cheque and bearer cheque? What is a bearer cheque? What is an order cheque?
A cheque is generally known as an Open cheque when it is not crossed whether it is made payable to bearer or order. Cheque in its printed form comes in the following manner: Pay ..... Or Bearer...

Category: Banking & Finance » Banking » Current Account