P. E. LIM

18/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that our firm has been shortlisted yet again for the category of "Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year" in Thomson Reuters' ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2026.

The full shortlist for this category is found in the screenshot below.

12/02/2026

⚠️ Public Notice: Spoofed Calls Impersonating Our Firm

We have been informed that members of the public are receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent Messrs P. E. Lim and/or impersonating our lawyers.

Please be advised that these calls are not made by our firm. The phone numbers displayed may be spoofed to appear legitimate. We do not request sensitive personal information, payments, or confidential details through unsolicited calls.

If you receive such a call:
- Do not disclose personal or financial information.
- Do not transfer any money or follow instructions from the caller.
- Hang up immediately and contact our office directly using the official contact details listed on this website to verify any communication.

We take this matter seriously and are taking appropriate steps to address it. If you believe you have been targeted, you may also consider lodging a report with the relevant authorities.

Thank you for your vigilance.

28/01/2026

We are sincerely grateful to our clients who took the time to share their feedback with Asialaw.

https://www.asialaw.com/Firm/p-e-lim-malaysia/Profile/7369

Your trust and thoughtful reviews mean a great deal to our team and motivate us to continue delivering the highest standard of legal service.

Thank you for your confidence in our firm.

15/01/2026

This article summarises the following 6 things about setting aside arbitral awards:

1. It is governed by Section 37 of the Arbitration Act 2005;

2. As a general rule, applications have to be filed within 90 days;

3. Applications are by way of Originating Summons supported by affidavit;

4. Courts should be slow to set aside an arbitral award:

5. Applications can be adjourned where appropriate; and

6. Money payable under the Award can be secured pending the determination of the application.

https://pelim.my/6-things-about-setting-aside-arbitral-awards/

1. Governed by Section 37 of the Arbitration Act 2005 Section 37(1)-(3) of the Arbitration Act (“AA”) 2005 provides as follows: “(1) An award may be set aside by the High Court only if— (a) the party making the application provides proof that— (i) a party to the arbitration agreement was u...

17/12/2025

There is no express avenue for nor right to appeal provided for under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to challenge an award of the Tribunal for Consumer Claims ("TCC").

A party dissatisfied with an award of the TCC should challenge the award by way of an application for judicial review.

https://pelim.my/challenging-an-award-of-the-tribunal-for-consumer-claims/

The Tribunal for Consumer Claims (“TCC”), known in Malay as the Tribunal Tuntutan Pengguna, was established pursuant to Section 85 of the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) 1999.[1] Section 116(1) of the CPA 1999 provides that decisions of the TCC are “final and binding on all parties to the ...

03/12/2025

Our firm had the privilege of being the solicitors for the Malaysian Bar in its role as amicus curiae (friend of the Court) in the civil suit brought by Pastor Raymond Koh & his wife in relation to Pastor Raymond Koh's enforced disappearance.

Our firm's partner, Joshua Wu, together with Mr. Andrew Khoo Chin Hock (of Messrs. Andrew Khoo & Daniel Lo) were the counsels for the Malaysian Bar.

On 5th November 2025, the High Court found in favour of the Plaintiffs. [1]

The Attorney General's Chambers, representing the Defendants, filed an appeal to the Court of Appeal on 6th November 2025.

[1]

The High Court has ruled that the Malaysian government and police are liable for the 2017 abduction of pastor Raymond Koh and that key elements of the case indicated state involvement, with at least one police officer involved in the abduction.

19/11/2025

In this article, we look at discovery applications against parties to a suit:

1. Governed by Order 24 Rule 7 of the Rules of Court 2012;

2. Has to satisfy the trite test - namely possession, relevance, necessity;

3. The threshold is high but lower than that of pre-action discovery:

4. Even if voluminous documents are sought, this is not a deterrent; and

5. Documents subject to litigation privilege ought to be protected from discovery.

https://pelim.my/applications-for-discovery-against-parties/

1. Governed by Order 24 Rule 7 of the Rules of Court 2012 Order 24 Rule 7 of the Rules of Court 2012 (“ROC 2012”) provides the following: “(1) Subject to rule 8, the Court may at any time, on the application of any party to a cause or matter, make an order requiring any […]

05/11/2025

We are pleased to announce that our firm has been recognised as a Notable firm for Dispute Resolution in asialaw's 2025 rankings for Malaysia.

This is our firm's third consecutive recognition.

https://www.asialaw.com/Firm/p-e-lim/Profile/7369

22/10/2025

In this article, we look at applications for discovery against non-parties.

In summary:

1. Such applications are governed by Order 24 Rule 7A of the Rules of Court 2012.

2. Discovery will be ordered only if the Court is satisfied it is necessary.

3. The whole intent is saving of costs, resources, and time.

4. The documents sought must be specified or sufficiently described.

5. Three counter-constraints must be considered - namely the problem of fishing, confidentiality & privacy, and the increase in costs.

https://pelim.my/applications-for-discovery-against-non-parties/

1. Governed by Order 24 Rule 7A of the Rules of Court 2012 Order 24 Rule 7A of the Rules of Court 2012 (“ROC 2012”) provides the following: “(1) An application for an order for the discovery of documents before the commencement of proceedings shall be made by originating summons and the person...

24/09/2025

In this article, we briefly explain about Summary Judgment applications which are one of the most (if not the most) common interlocutory applications in civil matters.

What is it? A Summary Judgment application can be filed by: (i) A Plaintiff in a civil suit begun by writ, pursuant to Order 14 Rule 1 of the Rules of Court 2012; (ii) A Defendant in a civil suit begun by writ whereby the Defendant has filed a counterclaim, pursuant to Order 14 Rule […]

10/09/2025

Our firm is proud to be one of the sponsors of the inaugural MyBar Carnival 2025 ("Carnival").

The Carnival is a laudable effort by the Malaysian Bar to engage with the community, and to improve legal literacy.

The Carnival's details are as follows:

Date: 21/9/25 (Sunday)

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm

Location: KLIA Express Arrival Hall, KL Sentral