Ng Law Firm is one of the fastest growing law firm based in the vibrant city of Penang, Malaysia. At the core of our practice, we specialize in a wide range of legal areas, ensuring comprehensive support for our clients in navigating the complexities of the legal landscape.
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Founded in 2023
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Our lawyers have extensive knowledge of debt recovery and bankruptcy. Our lawyers have represented clients in such cases, both in of court and outside of court. Whether you are a creditor seeking debts or a debtor looking for assistance, we are here help navigate through this. Rest assured, we work diligently to find the most appropriate and mutually beneficial resolution to your predicament.
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Smooth Property Transfer Guaranteed - we understand that time is of the essence in property transactions, which is why we meticulously prepare documents and strictly adhere to timelines. Dealing with multiple parties during the sale/ purchase of property, such as bankers and the land office, during property transfers can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Our team of experienced lawyers will expertly guide you through the process, streamlining the entire process for your convenience.
We provide the drafting of practical and concise agreements for the Sale of Shares or Business Asset Agreements, Cross-Border Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply of Goods or Services, Personal Data Protection Notices, Licensing & Franchising, Distributorship and Manufacturing Agreements.
In addition, we offer guidance on legal compliance, corporate governance, industry regulatory compliance, initial public offering (IPO), ESG and Public Policy.
Tan Jie En is a qualified Barrister-at-law, called to the English & Welsh Bar and an advocate & solicitor in Malaysia, with extensive experience in banking & finance, real estate, conveyancing, probate and estate administration. She previously worked as a Legal Assistant at Wong – Chooi & Mohd. Nor and holds a degree from the University of Sheffield.
With years of successful business experiences, she is being appointed as an independent director at EG Industries Berhad.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail, Tan Jie En is committed to ensuring that all legal matters are handled with the utmost care and precision. Her ability to analyze complex legal documents and identify potential issues allows her to provide her clients with comprehensive and reliable advice. With Tan Jie En on your side, you can be confident that your legal matters will be handled with the highest level of diligence and professionalism.
Her fluency in written and spoken Mandarin, English, and Malay, as well as her ability to converse in Hokkien and Teochew.
Ng Sze Hui graduated from the London School of Economics (LSE) with an LLB Bachelor of Law. She then completed her LLM and Bar Professional Training Course at City Law School, University of London with Very Competent (VC).
As a qualified Bartister-at-law called to the English & Welsh Bar and an advocate & solicitor in Malaysia, she currently sits on the Youth Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) committee. She is also a Legal & Corporate Advisor for UMediC Group Berhad. Prior to this, she was in Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International and Azmi & Associates.
She has been involved in a range of corporate and commercial matters. She participated in several M&A transactions and due diligence exercises which include the largest M&A deal in Asia in 2020. She has advised on the licensing and equity requirements for education, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare and oil & gas industries.
Her work usually includes drafting and reviewing different agreements or policies in respect of employment matters, manufacturing, services, privacy, non-disclosure, marketing, confidentiality, non-competition and many others. She has also successfully handled the IPO for UMediC Group Berhad.
She is fluent in written and spoken Mandarin, English and Malay. She can also converse in Hokkien.
Gan Yen Yen earned her Law degree from the esteemed Northern University of Malaysia (UUM). Before joining Ng Law Firm, she was with Messrs Winston Ng & Teoh, a distinguished law firm based in Penang.
She has valuable experience in a wide range of legal matters, including employment, property management, debt recovery, commercial litigation and construction litigation. Her exposure to these complex and challenging cases has honed her legal skills and cemented her passion for the law.
She now serves as the Penang Bar Sports Subcommittee Member for 2023-2024. She also serves as a Graphic Designer in Voix D’Advocat Penang Bar Law Magazine Publication Team.
She is fluent in both written and spoken English and Malay. She can also converse in Mandarin and Hokkien.
After spending several years in Zaid Ibrahim & Co. (in association with KPMG Law) (ZICO), Ms Chong Siau Fong's passion for Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution continues to strengthen. She is client-focused and outcome-driven, always striving for the best result, no matter how complex or difficult the issue is. She has handled cases ranging from debt recovery matters, contractual/commercial disputes, banking disputes to employment disputes in various courts.
Amirah has graduated with a Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa with Honours from the Faculty of Shariah and Law at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM).
Nor Amirah’s legal journey began at Tetuan Ahmad Nawawi & Associates, a distinguished Shariah Law Firm. During this pivotal period, she honed her skills and garnered invaluable experience in an array of Shariah and Law matters.
Currently, her responsibilities in Messers Ng Law Firm encompass the preparation of legal documents, ranging from general litigation to intellectual property and conveyancing. Nor Amirah assumes a central role in file administration, maintaining correspondences, and organizing documents in a systematic filing system for clients, where she contributes to the daily operations of the office.
She also helps with conducting legal research to add depth to the firm’s capabilities, allowing it to stay abreast of legal developments and precedents.
Fluent in both English and Malay, Nor Amirah possesses the linguistic prowess to engage effectively in the diverse and complex world of law.
Real Estate
Deed of Gift for the Property
A deed of gift serves as a legal instrument outlining the transfer of property ownership to another party, wherein the consideration for the conveyance is rooted in sentiments of love and affection. The process of legally transferring property ownership to family members entails thorough paperwork and adherence to specific procedures.
This article aims to elucidate and furnish essential information to facilitate a seamless transfer of property ownership to family members.
Stamp Duty Exemption for Love and Affection Transfer
The Stamp Duty (Exemption) (No. 10) Order 2007 (P.U. (A) 420) grants full exemption of stamp duty on any instrument of transfer of immovable property between spouses.
In the 2023 Budget proposal, it was suggested that all instruments of transfer of property based on love and affection between parents and children, or grandparents and grandchildren, should receive a 100% stamp duty exemption for the first RM1 million of the market value of the immovable property. Any amount exceeding this threshold would be subject to ad valorem stamp duty, with a 50% remission on the duty imposed.
To enact this proposal, the Stamp Duty (Exemption) (No. 3) Order 2023 [P.U.(A) 178] was gazetted on 9 June 2023, and is considered effective from 1 April 2023.
The Order exempts stamp duty for all instruments of transfer involving immovable property as voluntary dispositions inter vivos executed between specified relationships as outlined in the table below.
| Donor | Recipient | Exemption Rate |
| Husband | Wife | 100% |
| Wife | Husband | 100% |
(a) Mother or father; or (b) Mother and father | Child | 100% (limited to RM1 million) |
| Child | (a) Mother or father; or (b) Mother and father | 100% (limited to RM1 million) |
(a) Grandfather or grandmother; or (b) Grandfather and grandmother | Grandchild | 100% (limited to RM1 million) |
| Grandchild | (a) Grandfather or grandmother; or (b) Grandfather and grandmother | 100% (limited to RM1 million) |
The exemption will only be applicable if:
(a) The instrument of transfer is executed on or after 1 April 2023, and
(b) The recipient is a Malaysian citizen
The outstanding amount of the market value of the immovable property is subject to a stamp duty rate based on ad valorem, as indicated in the provided table.
| Consideration or Market Value of Property | Scale of Fee |
| First RM100,000 | 1% |
| RM100,001 to RM500,000 | 2% |
| RM500,001 to RM1,000,000 | 3% |
| Above RM1,000,000 | 4% |
Real Property Gains Tax (“RPGT”) Exemption for Love and Affection Transfer
RPGT is a tax imposed on the profit gained from the disposal of property, payable by the party selling or giving the property.
Paragraph 12 of Schedule 2 in the RPGT Act 1976 states that when an asset is given as a gift, the disposal is considered at the market value of the asset. However, if the donor and recipient are closely related, such as spouses, parents and children, or grandparents and grandchildren, and the gift is made within five years of the asset’s acquisition, no gain or loss is deemed for the donor and the recipient is considered to have acquired the asset at the same price as the donor’s acquisition price plus permitted expenses. Therefore, no RPGT is payable.
Nevertheless, to qualify for this exemption, the transferor must be a Malaysian citizen and provide proof of birth certificate when submitting RPGT Forms to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). It is also important to note that transfers between siblings, friends, boyfriends and girlfriends do not qualify for RPGT exemption.
Duration for Love and Affection Transfer
The duration for processing property transfers through love and affection transfers depends on the type and circumstances of the property. It is recommended to consult a lawyer to obtain more specific details based on the characteristics of the property in question.
Disclaimer: This article is for informative and educative purposes only and shall not be relied upon to constitute legal or professional advice. Ng Law Firm shall not hold any form of liability wheresoever and in whatsoever circumstances including but not limited to due to the amendment of legal provisions in the event any person uses the article’s information. Should you need any help and legal advice, you may reach out to Ng Law Firm at +601154304970 or +6046024970. You may also email your enquiry to [email protected] is a tax imposed on the profit gained from the disposal of property, payable by the party selling or giving the property.
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