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Mohsin Hingun

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D in shipping law - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Master of Laws - Masters Degree, University of London
  • Bachelor in Law - Bachelor Degree, North London Polytechnic.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law & Practice - Diploma, City University, London

Mohsin Hingun (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS


mohsin@iium.edu.my
4310


Expert Profile


Dr. Mohsini Hingun was called to the English Bar, Lincoln's Inn in 1985 and commenced academic career in 1987, teaching a wide variety of legal modules at several universities in Asia and Africa on Law and Business undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. Has examined and supervised a number of masters and doctoral theses, particularly on Revenue Law.
Has authored three textbooks, two manuals, a number of articles and edited a number of works published by Malayan Law Journal. Equity and Trusts in Malaysia (Sweet & Maxwell) has found a place in several libraries in Common Law Jurisdictions. Most recent book, Malaysian Tort Law was published by Sweet & Maxwell mid-2019. Administrative experience includes head of department, member of faculty board, founding member of the IIUM Law Journal and its Chief Editor, 1994-1999; 2009-2013, founding member of the Harun Hashim Law Centre, IIUM and advisor to the University of Mauritius Trust.
Current research and teaching interest is focused on legal aspects of trusts, tax and finance services


Area of Specialisation


  • Natural Science ~ Marine Sciences ~ Marine Laws and Policies ~ Law of the High Seas - Ph.D in shipping law


Teaching Responsibilities


BUSINESS TAXATION 2012/2013
COMMERCIAL LAW 2020/2021 2019/2020
EQUITY & TRUST 1993/1994 1992/1993
EQUITY & TRUST II 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 1997/1998 1996/1997 1994/1995 1992/1993 1991/1992 1990/1991
EQUITY & TRUSTS I 1998/1999 1997/1998 1996/1997 1995/1996 1994/1995 1991/1992 1990/1991
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MALAYSIAN CIVIL LAW 2013/2014
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & SHIPPING LAW 1998/1999
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & SHIPPING LAW I 1992/1993 1991/1992 1990/1991
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & SHIPPING LAW II 1991/1992 1990/1991
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & SHIPPING LAW IV 1997/1998 1995/1996 1994/1995 1993/1994 1992/1993
LAW OF TORTS 1993/1994 1992/1993
LAW OF TORTS I 1996/1997 1994/1995
LAW OF TORTS II 2008/2009 1996/1997 1994/1995
LAW RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 1996/1997
LEGAL METHOD 2013/2014
REVENUE LAW 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 1998/1999 1997/1998 1995/1996 1994/1995 1993/1994 1992/1993
REVENUE LAW I 1991/1992 1990/1991
REVENUE LAW II 1991/1992 1990/1991
SECURITIES INDUSTRIES LAW 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2010/2011


Supervision


Taxation Framework For Waqf Properties In Malaysia: A Comparative Analysis.
Ph.D Completed 2023 Main Supervisor
Trademark Rights Relating To Tobacco Plain Packaging Policy.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Mediation In Negligence Cases Involving Medical Tourists In Malaysia.
Ph.D Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Enhancing Financial Consumer Protection In Consumer Credit Industry In Malaysia By Establishing A Single Regulatory Body.
Ph.D Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Legal Analysis Of Jordanian Medical Negligence With References To Civil Law System.
Ph.D Completed 2016 Main Supervisor
Analysis And Suggested Improvement Of The System Of Capital Gains Taxation In Cameroon.
Ph.D Completed 2015 Main Supervisor
Allowable Expenditures Under The Income Tax Law: The Development Of Legal Principles From The Common Law Perspective.
Ph.D Completed 2013 Main Supervisor
Foreign Direct Investment: Improving The Legal Framework In Oman.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Strengthening The Regulatory Framework On Tax Evasion Preventive Measures In Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Developing A Legal Framework For Regulating Charitable Organizations In Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Restitution Of Unjust Enrichment: Formulating A Legal Framework For A Unified And Coherent Approach To Restitutionary Claims In Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Comparative Analysis Between Choice Of Law Rules Under Common Law And Rome I Regulation With Reference To Contractual Obligations.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Assessment Of Damages Under Convention For The International Sale Of Goods (Cisg).
Master Completed 2012 Main Supervisor
Legal Issues Resultig From The Autonomy Of Letter Of Credit In International Sales Of Goods.
Master Completed 2010 Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2014 - 2018 Mis-Selling of Financial Products in the Financial Services Industry - Formulating Comprehensive Investor Protection Mechanism And Enforcement Framework
2014 - 2018 Issuers' and Directors' Liability for Ongoing or Continuous Disclosure Obligation in the Capital Market
2013 - 2014 The Recovery of Profits from Investments of Secret Commissions and Bribes
2011 - 2012 The Feasibility Of Introducing Capital Gains Tax In Malaysia
2009 - 2010 The Presumption of Advancement and Mistress Equity: Legal Expediency, Social Engineering or Legal Unorthodoxy
2009 - 2011 An Appraisal of Offshore Trusts under the Labuan Offshore Trust Act 1996
On-Going
2009 - Present Corporate, Financial Law & Regulation Research Unit
2009 - Present Family Law and Ethics Unit (FAME)
2008 - Present Law of Social Obligations Unit (LOSOU)


Publications


Article

2020 Amending Section 84 Patents Act 1983 to encompass the health flexibilities leverage accorded by article 31bis TRIPS agreement. UUM Journal of Legal Studies (UUMJLS), xx (xx) pp. 1-16
2020 Cooperatives for prosperity. The Star, () pp.
2020 Fiscal advantage of waqf and the rule of tax exemption for charitable purposes under the Income Tax act 1967. IIUM Law Journal, 28 (1) pp. 253-276
2020 Liability risks in shareholders’ engagement via electronic communication and social media. International Journal of Law and Management, 62 (6) pp. 539-555
2019 Tackling responsible lending obligation in Malaysia: a diverse approach. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 28 (8s, (Special issue in Applied Research on Business , Science and Technology)) pp. 314-321
2018 Complaint management and redress mechanism: the effect of fragmented institutional approach in regulating consumer credit in Malaysia. International Journal of Administration and Governance, 4 (1) pp. 6-11
2017 When arbitration clause and oppression claim collide. Commonweallth Law Bulletin, 43 (1) pp. 33-47
2016 Socio-legal significance of family waqf in Islamic Law: Its degradation and revival. IIUM Law Journal, 24 (2) pp. 309-334
2015 The scope of taxation of income from illegal activities in selected common law jurisdictions. IIUM Law Journal, 23 (3) pp. 385-400
2015 The slump in the price of crude oil: a call to review Malaysian revenue law and fiscal policies. Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 23 (S) pp. 1-12
2011 The parameters of uncertainty in revenue law. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 7 (13) pp. 2441-2447
2010 Expanding the boundaries of the presumption of advancement in favour of mistresses: a step too far. Malayan Law Journal, 4 () pp. lxviii-lxxxiii
Conference or Workshop Item

2018 Complaint management and redress mechanism: the effect of fragmented institutional approach in regulating consumer credit in Malaysia. In: 4th International Conference on Arts, Education and Social Science,
2016 The paradox of US policies in controlling global financial transparency. In: 1st Asian Researcher Symposium,
2016 The regulation of equity crowdfunding in Malaysia.. In: 5th International Conference on Law and Society (ICLAS V) 2016,
2015 Extending the scope of proprietary remedies to recovery of pure profits from successful investment of bribes: the endgames in Lister v Stubbs. In: The 8th UUM International Legal Conference 2015,
2015 The relevance of Quistclose trust in corporate insolvency for the benefit of a non-lending third party. In: 4th International Conference on Law & Society (ICLAS IV) 2015 ,
2014 Some legal challenges affecting offshore trusts post 2008 financial crisis. In: International Conference on Social Sciences and Management (ICSSAM 2014),
2013 A trilogy of cases in Malaysian anti-tax avoidance law. In: International Conference on Commercial Laws (ICCL 2013),
2013 Bribes and the scope for the imposition of constructive trusts - the way forward for Malaysia. In: International Conference on Commercial Laws (ICCL 2013),
Book

2019 Malaysian Tort Law. Sweet & Maxwell, ISBN: 978-967-2187-99-8
2013 Equity and trust in Malaysia. Sweet & Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 978-967-0498-66-9
2011 Malaysian law of trusts. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674182236
Book Section

2011 Duties of trustees. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674182236, pp. 201-229
2011 Express private trusts. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674182236, pp. 23-37
2011 Introduction to trusts. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674182236, pp. 1-21
Monograph

2012 The feasibility of introducing capital gains tax in Malaysia. In: s.n,