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"No Recovery, No Fee" Debt Recovery / Debt Collection in Malaysia: Legalities and Benefits
Debt recovery & Debt Collection can be an expensive and daunting task for businesses in Malaysia, especially when traditional payment...

Rudi Cheu
Jan 123 min read


A Creditor’s Guide To Writs Of Seizure & Sale In Malaysia
An overview of writ of seizure and sale procedures based on type of property, what can and cannot be seized, and when it is best used.

Rule & Co Editorial Team
3 days ago5 min read


A Creditor’s Guide To Compulsory Winding Up Orders In Malaysia
Once creditors in Malaysia secure a court judgement against a debtor company, a compulsory winding up order under the Companies Act 2016 marks the end of the debtor’s existence. Specifically, a court-ordered winding up places a debtor company in the hands of an impartial third party who liquidates and sells off its assets , then distributes proceeds among creditors. Every last drop. Every month hundreds of companies across Malaysia are wound up by the courts , and for those

Rule & Co Editorial Team
4 days ago5 min read


A Creditor’s Guide To Garnishee Proceedings In Malaysia
We walk you through how Rule & Co assists creditors in obtaining garnishee orders against debtors.

Rule & Co Editorial Team
Oct 245 min read


The Landlord's Guide To Recovering Commercial Rent Arrears In Malaysia
Whoever said property was a source of passive income has never had the pleasure of dealing with a tenant one year in arrears and dodging calls! From our experience assisting Malaysian landlords with recovering commercial rent arrears , the process differs from a typical creditor - debtor relationship in three key ways. Higher duty of care: Tenancy agreements impose obligations on landlords that tenants can use–fairly or not–to dispute rent owed. Tenant rights: Tenants in ar

Rule & Co Editorial Team
Oct 209 min read


A Full Guide To Collecting Debt From Customers In Malaysia
This guide is designed to help businesses new to debt recovery approach it calmly and efficiently.

Rule & Co Editorial Team
Oct 167 min read


Case Study: How a Legal Debt Recovery Strategy Secured RM 100,000 in Unpaid Divorce Alimony
Background In 2017, a client approached us regarding over RM100,000 in unpaid alimony owed by her ex-husband. She had struggled to...

Rudi Cheu
Oct 122 min read
How Professional Service Firms Can Recover Fees & Outstanding Invoices Without Damaging Client Relationships
Recover unpaid fees ethically with strategies that protect cash flow and preserve client relationships. Learn when and how to escalate.

Rudi Cheu
Sep 274 min read


A Foreigner’s Guide To International Debt Collection In Malaysia
How creditors pursuing a debtor in Malaysia can evaluate debt collection service providers to find the best one for their needs.

Rule & Co Editorial Team
Sep 274 min read
Hidden Personal Guarantee Clauses: A Client's Close Call
One morning, I woke up to eight missed calls from a longtime client. When I finally spoke to him, he sounded like he was on the verge of...

Rudi Cheu
Sep 182 min read
“Tiada Kutipan, Tiada Fi” Tuntutan Hutang Lapuk di Malaysia: Aspek Perundangan dan Manfaat
Pemulihan hutang di Malaysia sering membebankan, dengan yuran tinggi dan risiko reputasi. “Success fee debt recovery” menawarkan penyelesaian berasaskan hasil: bayar hanya jika hutang berjaya dipulihkan. Sah di sisi undang-undang Malaysia, ia mengurangkan kos awal, memotivasikan peguam, dan memberi risiko minimum kepada klien. Kaedah ini sesuai untuk perniagaan yang berdepan hutang tertunggak atau hutang lapuk.

Rudi Cheu
Sep 173 min read


文章标题:马来西亚公司债务追讨全攻略:适用于SME与有限公司(Sdn Bhd)
马来西亚公司债务追讨对SME与有限公司(Sdn Bhd)至关重要。未付款发票会削弱现金流,威胁企业生存。常见途径包括:律师催款函、民事诉讼、清盘程序及判决执行(如冻结银行户口、查封拍卖资产)。实用建议:评估客户偿付能力、加入个人担保条款、及时采取行动(债务6年后或会失效)。及早追讨,保障企业现金流与声誉。

Rudi Cheu
Sep 162 min read


Tuntut Hutang Syarikat – Panduan untuk Sdn Bhd, SME & Korporat di Malaysia
Tuntut hutang syarikat amat penting untuk SME, Sdn Bhd dan korporat di Malaysia. Hutang tertunggak boleh menjejaskan aliran tunai serta reputasi. Kaedah undang-undang termasuk notis tuntutan, tindakan sivil, penggulungan syarikat dan penguatkuasaan selepas penghakiman (beku akaun atau lelong aset). Tip praktikal: semak latar belakang, masukkan jaminan peribadi, dan bertindak segera kerana tuntutan lazimnya lupus selepas 6 tahun.

Rudi Cheu
Sep 162 min read


Debt Collection for Companies, SMEs, Sdn Bhd in Malaysia – What You Need to Know
Malaysia: Debt recovery for companies, SMEs, and Sdn Bhd protects cash flow and survival. Use staged tools: lawyer’s demand, civil action, winding-up for corporate debtors, and post-judgment enforcement (garnishee, seizure/sale). Tips: assess debtor solvency, add personal guarantees, act fast—most claims time-bar after 6 years. Need a tailored strategy? WhatsApp +60102028095 or email rudi.cheu.law@gmail.com

Rudi Cheu
Sep 162 min read
5 Truths Your Lawyer Won’t Tell You (But You Need to Know)
Discover the 5 truths most lawyers won’t tell you. Learn why a “guaranteed win” doesn’t exist, how court delays drain clients, and why smart debt recovery strategies in Malaysia often avoid litigation.

Rudi Cheu
Sep 162 min read


Is a Letter of Demand Enough to Collect & Recover Debt in Malaysia?
One of the most common questions I get as a debt recovery lawyer in Malaysia is: “Can I recover my debt just by sending a Letter of...

Rudi Cheu
Sep 153 min read
Case Study: Why Hiring Debt Collectors Can Backfire
Key Summary The Mistake: An SME owed RM150,000 engaged a “debt collector” on a success-fee basis. Intimidation tactics backfired →...

Rudi Cheu
Sep 153 min read
Construction Debt Recovery & Collection in Malaysia: A Cautionary Tale for Contractors
As a debt recovery lawyer in Malaysia , I often see honest, hardworking contractors suffer because of unfair contracts and delayed...

Rudi Cheu
Sep 122 min read
Bad Debt Tax Relief in Malaysia – What You Need to Know
Q1: As a Debt Recovery Lawyer, do you always recommend suing when pre-court recovery fails? Not always. My priority is to help clients...

Rudi Cheu
Sep 102 min read


Debt Collection in Malaysia: A Lawyer’s Complete Guide
As a debt recovery lawyer in Malaysia who has handled over a thousand debt cases since 2016, I know how devastating unpaid debts can be....

Rudi Cheu
Sep 84 min read
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