Dennis Chong

CLP Classroom

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

Author

Dennis Chong

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 13, 2026

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Episodes

CIVIL PROCEDURE #17|What is the procedure for application of Garnishee Proceeding O49 and Charging Order O50 ? 24.05.2024

How do you apply for garnishee proceeding or charging order under rules of court ? Which form do you need to fill in first ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat: dennisclp 

EVIDENCE #13|What is the burden and standard of proof of a defendant in a civil case ? 24.05.2024

When does a defendant bears a legal burden ? What is the standard of proof attached to it if he bears the burden ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CONTRACT #08|Case summary on Cubic Electronics and the issue of forfeiture of deposit in breach of contract 19.05.2024

Can you forfeit the deposit when there’s a breach in contract ? What is the difference between part payment and deposit ? What amounts to reasonable compensation under S75 Contracts Act ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CONTRACT #09|Is time of essence to a contract ? Case summary on Berjaya Times Square v M-Concept 19.05.2024

How do you determine if time is of essence in a contract ? If time is of essence and there’s a breach, what is the remedy available to the innocent party ? Must you take into account total failure of consideration if you want to rescind the contract ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CIVIL PROCEDURE #16|What is quia timet injunction ? 12.05.2024

Have you heard before quia timet injunction ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #10|When will the court grant DNAA or DAA ? 12.05.2024

What is the difference between DNAA and DAA ? When will the court discharge an accused and when will the court acquit them ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #09|When can different charges be tried together ? 05.05.2024

What is the general rule on charges ? What are the exceptions for one charge one offence ? What are the exceptions for one charge one trial ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

EVIDENCE #12|Hearsay : What is truth and what is fact ? 05.05.2024

Do you know what amounts to hearsay and what not ? What is truth and what is fact ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CIVIL PROCEDURE #15|Case summary on Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan v Petroliam and the issue on applicability of O14A 28.04.2024

Can a party submit additional question of law to be determined via O14A later on if the questions have already been set down by the trial court ? Lets have a look at the case of Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan v Petroliam I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

EVIDENCE #11|Can evidence obtained in breach of statutory direction be admissible in court ? 28.04.2024

Is an illegally obtained evidence admissible in court ? Is an illegally obtained evidence admissible if there is a governing statute to say how the evidence must be procured ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

LAND #06|Can a housing developer compel the purchaser to sign a sale and purchase agreement in a format other than Schedule G or Schedule H ? 28.04.2024

Can a housing developer use an agreement which is different format from those of Schedule G or Schedule H ? Is it compulsory for housing developer to use Schedule G or Schedule H form ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

EVIDENCE #10|Is legal privilege and litigation privilege the same ? 20.04.2024

Are they the same ? Is there a particular section in Evidence Act that talks about legal privilege and litigation privilege ? Does our court recognise litigation privilege ? PS : I made a mistake while recording the podcast. In the beginning I mentioned “Is legal principle the same as litigation privilege”. Do take note what I mean was “Is legal privilege the same as litigation privilege” I can be...

CIVIL PROCEDURE #14|Is stay of proceeding same as stay of execution ? 20.04.2024

Are they the same ? Stay of execution is applied at the end of a trial while stay of proceeding is to be applied during any interlocutory applications. Do they have different legal principles ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

EVIDENCE #09|Is Whatsapp messages admissible in court ? 13.04.2024

Is Whatsapp message admissible in court ? If yes, how do you admit them ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

TORT #04|Does a landlord owe a duty of care to his tenant’s lawful visitors ? 13.04.2024

Can the tenant’s visitor sue the tenant’s landlord for tort of negligence ? Does the landlord owe the tenant’s lawful visitor a duty of care ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CONTRACT #07|Is S66 Contracts Act remedy of restitution available if both parties were aware of the illegality of the contract ? 13.04.2024

If both parties were aware of the illegality of the contract yet they still entered into the agreement, then is S66 remedy of restitution available for them if they decide to terminate the contract ? Will the court grant the remedy ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CIVIL PROCEDURE #13|What is the principle of issue estoppel under the doctrine of res judicata in civil procedure ? 29.03.2024

Can a party rely on evidence and facts from a different case to support his defence because it involves identical issues of fact, law or mixed fact or law ? What is the doctrine of issue of estoppel ? How does it relate to O 33 r 5 ROC ?  I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

TORT #03|What is the formula for calculation on dependency claim S7 CLA ? 29.03.2024

Do you know what are the considerations that the court will look at when deciding on the damages on dependency claim under S7 CLA ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #07|What is impeachment and how do you impeach a witness ? 22.03.2024

How do you impeach a witness ? When will the ruling of impeachment be given ? What are the cases you need to know for impeachment ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp

CIVIL PROCEDURE #12|What is the difference between O14A disposal on point of law and O33 r2 preliminary issue ? 22.03.2024

Do you know the differences between O14A and O33 r 2 ROC ? What effect do both of them have ? When can you apply for it ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp 

EVIDENCE #08|Can presumption S114g be invoked against prosecution in criminal case ? 22.03.2024

What is S114g Evidence Act ? On what circumstances will the presumption be invoked against prosecution in criminal case ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp

CIVIL PROCEDURE #11|Can defendant apply security for cost O23 as of right ? 16.03.2024

Will the court allow defendant’s application for security for cost on the sole ground that the plaintiff is a resident out of jurisdiction ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp

EVIDENCE #07|How to answer Burden of Proof question in exam ? 16.03.2024

How do you answer questions on burden of proof ? Who bears the burden to prove the case ? What is the difference between S101 and S102 Evidence Act? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp

LAND #05|What is the difference between Private Search S384 and Official Search S385 ? 16.03.2024

Can you claim compensation from Land Office if you rely on a private search and then it turns out that the registrar actually make an error in the registry ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp

ETHICS #07|What are the remedies for an A&S if he/she is dissatisfied with the final decision of the Disciplinary Board ? 09.03.2024

Can an A&S that is aggrieved by the decisions of the Disciplinary Board appeal on the result ? Is the remedy of judicial review available for the A&S ? I can be contacted by adding my WeChat : dennisclp

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