Dennis Chong

CLP Classroom

Education EN ↓ 217 episodes

The first ever law school podcast in Malaysia, focusing on CLP studies. This podcast is designed to be a revision tool summarising important cases, and chapters for students that are taking the CLP exam. In addition to preparing the students on legal knowledge, I will share on how to build a strong mentality and mindset when it comes to coping with stress while studying. If you want to enquire on courses that I conduct, please visit www.clpexam.com

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Dennis Chong

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LAND #24 | What is the difference between assignment under HDA and Non-HDA property? 13.12.2025 5:41

In this episode, we explain how assignment works when strata title is not yet issued, why HDA properties follow a statutory notice-based regime under section 22D, and how assignment for non-HDA properties is governed by contract. We also discuss consent, administrative fees, and when charges imposed by developers can be challenged as unreasonable. For more information on the courses I offered, ple...

LAND #25 | How buying a condo in Malaysia really works (From booking to title) 13.12.2025 5:18

In this episode, we walk through the full journey of buying a condo in Malaysia, from paying the booking fee and signing the SPA, to vacant possession, strata title issuance, and final perfection of transfer and charge. We explain what rights you actually have at each stage and how bank security changes along the way. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

LAND #26 | What is the difference between equitable lien and statutory lien ? 13.12.2025 4:23

In this episode, we explain how a lien is created by deposit of title and intention, why an equitable lien and a statutory lien lead to very different enforcement routes, and how lodging a lien-holder’s caveat under the National Land Code changes everything. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

LAND #21 | What are the differences between Form 16D vs Form 16E ? 27.11.2025 7:29

When does a chargee need to send Form 16D or 16E ? Is there a difference between both of them ? Will the wrong form sent amount to cause to contrary ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

LAND #22 | What are the differences between Public Search vs Official Search - and can you claim compensation under S386 NLC ? 27.11.2025 4:19

Can a party claim compensation pursuant to S386 NLC relying on the wrong information supplied on a public search S384 ? What are legal principles in the case of Pendaftar Hak Milik v Poh Yang Hong ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

LAND #23 | Case analysis on RHB v Dato' Muhammad Hamzah 27.11.2025 5:29

If a bank has already obtained order for sale, does the Limitation Act stop them from fixing new auction dates later on ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

EVIDENCE #41 | How to admit audio recordings in court ? 27.11.2025 5:15

What are the common law rules in admission of audio recordings in court ? What about S90A Evidence Act ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CIVIL PROCEDURE #42 | Comparing Stakeholder vs Sheriff Interpleader 11.11.2025 5:16

What is Interpleader Proceeding ? Do you know there are two types of interpleader proceeding, namely stakeholder interpleader and sheriff interpleader ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

TORT #08 | What are the differences between public and private nuisance ? 11.11.2025 5:33

Nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoy land of land. Do you know there are two types of nuisance - public nuisance and private nuisance ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

LAND #20 | The Double Bona Fide Rule In Indefeasibility 11.11.2025 7:56

Who is immediate purchaser ? Who is subsequent purchaser ? There have been cases such as Federal Court decision of Setiakon v Mak Yan Tai or the case of Kamarulzaman v Yakub Husin where the judges come up with the analysis that immediate purchaser must be bona fide before protection applies. It's a totally different judicial approaches compared to the analysis in the case of Tan Ying Hong or...

LAND #19 | Case Analysis on Samuel Naik Siang Ting v Public Bank 04.11.2025 5:00

What happen in the case of Samuel Naik Siang Ting v Public Bank ? What are the principles of bare trust concept ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

TORT #07 | Principles of Ryland v Fletcher 04.11.2025 4:14

Ryland v Fletcher is landmark British case that established the strict liability for damages caused by escape of hazardous substance from a person's land. What are the principles in Ryland v Fletcher ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CIVIL PROCEDURE #41 | What is pre- action discovery under O24 r7A ? 04.11.2025 6:49

Assuming you went to the hospital for a surgery and developed complication afterwards , but you are not sure who caused the medical negligence. What can you do ? You may apply for pre-action discovery against the hospital, seeking medical record to determine potential parties. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

TORT #06 | What Is the Test of Duty of Care in Malaysia? 21.10.2025 6:01

What is the test for duty of care of tort in Malaysia ? Is it neighbourhood principle test ? Is it Caparo test ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

LAND #18 | Is Malay Reserve Land the Same as Bumiputera Lots? 21.10.2025 5:04

We often heard the term "Bumi lots" ? Are they the same with "Tanah Rizab Melayu" ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CONTRACT #18 | Lim Swee Choo v Ong Koh Hou — Why Berjaya Times Square Was Overruled 21.10.2025 6:43

The Federal Court case of Berjaya Times Square case has attracted much criticism over the past 10 years, and finally there's a case now that overruled it. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

ETHICS #13 | Judicial Review under Section 103EA(6): When Can Lawyers Go to Court? 14.10.2025 5:08

When can you go for judicial review against a decision of the Disciplinary Board ? Can you go for judicial review an against a decision other than the final decision of Disciplinary Board ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CIVIL PROCEDURE #40 | Where Can the Sessions Court Sit? Understanding Territorial Jurisdiction 14.10.2025 5:34

Which session court should you file your case ? Does each session court enjoy co-ordinate jurisidiction ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CONTRACT #17 | What is exemption clause in contract law ? 14.10.2025 6:17

Have you ever got a parking ticket and behind it written the words "Park at your own risk" ? What does it mean ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CONTRACT #16 | What are the remedies for misrepresentation in contract law ? 30.09.2025 7:42

From online shopping scams to property deals — this episode explains fraud and misrepresentation in clear, everyday language, with real examples and how Malaysian law protects you. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CIVIL PROCEDURE #39 | Arbitration Stay & Limitation: From Press Metal to Bongsor Bina 30.09.2025 6:56

Can a court case be stopped because of an arbitration clause? In this episode, we look at Section 10 of the Arbitration Act, the Press Metal case, and how limitation was handled in Bongsor Bina case. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

LAND #17 | Does payment of deposit under a sales and purchase agreement give rise to a caveatable interest even when no contract was concluded ? 18.06.2025 8:37

Must there be a concluded contract to give rise to caveatable interest ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #43 | It is lawful for the police to release a suspect on police bail under s 388 of the CPC after the said suspect has been released from the remand order by a magistrate under s 117 CPC ? 18.06.2025 6:53

Can the police release an accused under bail after S117 CPC remand order ? For more information on the courses I offer, please visit www.clpexam.com

CIVIL PROCEDURE #38 | Is defendant entitled as of right to claim damages against the plaintiff for an injunction that was set aside ? 09.06.2025 6:22

Can a defendant ask for assessment of damages when the injunction obtained against him was set aside ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #42 | In capital punishment cases, when should the Public Prosecutor transfer the case to High Court ? 09.06.2025 16:54

Can the judge transfer the case to High Court without consent of the Public Prosecutor in capital punishment cases ? Do the principles for transfer under S41A Dangerous Drug Act applies equally to S177A Criminal Procedure Code ? For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com