JUDGMENT

Noradura Hamzah JC:

Introduction

[1] This petition was presented by Gui Chai Chern ("the petitioner") seeking to wind up Mexland Sdn Bhd ("the respondent") pursuant to the Companies Act 2016 [Act 777].

[2] On 26 August, 9 September, and 23 September 2025, parties informed the Court that the settlement discussions were ongoing. On 1 October 2025, they confirmed that the attempt had failed and invited the Court to determine the petition on its merits. The Respondent did not file any affidavit in opposition.

[3] Upon hearing both parties, the Court allowed the petitioner's petition. On 14 October 2025, the respondent filed a Notice to Appeal against the entirety of this Court 's decision in allowing encl 1.

Background

[4] The Petitioner alleged that the respondent is indebted to him in the sum of RM2,000,000.00, which remains due and owing. DA Land Sdn Bhd (in Liquidation), through its liquidator Augustine a/l TK James, filed a Notice of Intention to Appear at the Hearing of this Petition (encl 8), asserting its position as a creditor of the respondent in the sum of RM8,000,000.00 as at 31 July 2023.

[5] The petition complied with all procedural requirements under the Companie