{"product_id":"limitation-law-in-malaysia-by-sujata-balan-2026","title":"Limitation Law in Malaysia by Sujata Balan \u0026 Sheila Ramalingam -  2026","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eLimitation law occupies a central position in the administration of civil justice in Malaysia. It governs the time within which legal proceedings may be initiated, determines when rights are lost due to the passage of time, and identifies circumstances in which access to the courts is effectively precluded. Frequently invoked as a preliminary defence, limitation can decisively defeat claims at the outset. As such, it constitutes a substantive body of law that significantly influences the resolution of serious and often life-altering disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"550\"\u003eAcknowledging the importance of time-bar provisions, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the limitation regime presently in force in both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. It sets out the legal principles governing limitation of actions and critically evaluates the current framework with a view to enhancing fairness, clarity, and certainty in the law. Detailed analysis is undertaken of the Limitation Act 1953, the Limitation Ordinances of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as other relevant legislation, to elucidate their complex provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003eAdopting both a doctrinal and reform-focused perspective, the book integrates statutory interpretation, judicial authorities, and comparative insights to present a structured and coherent account of Malaysian limitation law. It also highlights areas where existing rules may lead to inequitable or inefficient results. Where relevant, developments in other common law jurisdictions are considered to explore alternative approaches that may better advance the interests of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eAs a new volume in the Malaysian Litigation Series, this work serves as a modern and authoritative reference, equipping litigators with essential knowledge and proving invaluable to practitioners, members of the judiciary, academics, and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"50\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eKey Features of Limitation Law in Malaysia by Sujata Balan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"50\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eExtensive Coverage of Malaysian Limitation Law\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eOffers broad and in-depth discussion of the principles governing limitation in Malaysia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"143\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eStructured and Clear Legal Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"182\"\u003eProvides a coherent and systematic examination of the Limitation Act 1953, the Limitation Ordinances of Sabah and Sarawak, and other related statutes, reinforced by Malaysian and Commonwealth judicial authorities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eCritical Evaluation of Existing Weaknesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eHighlights deficiencies, uncertainties, and outdated aspects of Malaysia’s limitation regime that may result in unfairness to litigants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"587\"\u003eReform-Focused Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"614\"\u003eMoves beyond a mere statement of the law by exploring the necessity and direction of reform, drawing insights from developments in other common law jurisdictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eIn-Depth Discussion of Complex and Developing Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eCovers challenging and evolving topics such as extension of limitation periods, acknowledgment and part payment, disability, fraud and concealment, equitable limitation, and the relationship between limitation rules and procedural law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003eSuitable for Both Academic and Professional Audiences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003eWritten with scholarly depth while remaining accessible, making it valuable for students, academics, practising lawyers, and members of the judiciary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eA Practical Reference Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eIncorporates statutory materials, case summaries, and expert commentary to facilitate efficient and dependable legal research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003ePromotes a Fair and Contemporary Approach to Time-Barred Claims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003eExamines how the law can more effectively strike a balance between legal certainty and meaningful access to justice in Malaysia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents of Limitation Law in Malaysia by Sujata Balan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Overview of Limitation Laws in Malaysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimitation Periods for Contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimitation Periods for Specific Contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimitation Periods for Actions in Tort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimitation Periods for Actions Concerning Land and Charges Over Land, Trusts and Estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Periods of Limitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnlargement of Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSujata Balan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, where she has served since 2006. Before entering academia, she practised at a prominent Kuala Lumpur law firm, handling matters in General Litigation, Building and Construction, and Arbitration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"291\"\u003eHer teaching portfolio includes Civil Procedure, Business and Company Law, and Trust Law. Her present research focuses on specific aspects of Civil Procedure, Business and Company Law, Corporate Insolvency, and the regulation of Social Enterprises. She has produced over 30 scholarly works, including academic textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, encyclopaedia contributions, and conference papers. She holds a PhD and LLM from Universiti Malaya, as well as an LLB from the University of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:bc312709-aeb4-4efc-9160-b17b4c2159a2-12\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"3f112078-9e22-4667-9514-cd34394919a9\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheila Ramalingam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LLB (Hons)), Master of Laws (LLM), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the same faculty. Admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2004, she practised civil and commercial litigation for a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eShe subsequently served as in-house legal counsel with two multinational corporations before transitioning into academia in 2021. Her professional journey has equipped her with comprehensive insight into the Malaysian legal system from both academic and practical perspectives. Her research and teaching interests include Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, the Malaysian Legal System, and Tort Law. 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