BERJAYA LAND BERHAD v UIG ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD.

wa-12bncvc-29-03-2025 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 25 September 2025 • WA-12BNCvC-29-03/2025

Catchwords

The dispute concerned liability for RM1 million in architectural fees arising from the Berjaya Vietnam Financial City project. The learned Sessions Court Judge held the defendant liable. On appeal, the High Court finds that the documentary evidence, including invoicing, contract execution, payments and tax treatment, established BVFC Ltd as the true contracting party. The principle of separate legal entities applies. The appeal is allowed, the decision of the Sessions Court is set aside and the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant is dismissed.

Practice Areas

The dispute concerned liability for RM1 million in architectural fees arising from the Berjaya Vietnam Financial City project. The learned Sessions Court Judge held the defendant liable. On appeal, the High Court finds that the documentary evidence, including invoicing, contract execution, payments and tax treatment, established BVFC Ltd as the true contracting party. The principle of separate legal entities applies. The appeal is allowed, the decision of the Sessions Court is set aside and the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant is dismissed.

Judges (1)

Ahmad Shahrir b. Mohd Salleh Delivered

Parties (2)

BERJAYA LAND BERHAD Appellant UIG ARCHITECTS Sdn Bhd Respondent

Case Significance

BERJAYA LAND BERHAD v UIG ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD. is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated September 25, 2025 (citation: wa-12bncvc-29-03-2025). The case was decided by Ahmad Shahrir b. Mohd Salleh.

What was the outcome of BERJAYA LAND BERHAD v UIG ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD.?

BERJAYA LAND BERHAD v UIG ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD. is a High Court decision dated September 25, 2025. The case was heard by Ahmad Shahrir b. Mohd Salleh. See the full judgment for details.