MAYFLOWER CAR RENTAL SDN BHD

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF RENTAL AGREEMENT:

 

The Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Mayflower Car Rental Sdn Bhd. ("MCR”), and the person whose name and particulars are as set forth in the “Renter Information” segment of the Agreement (“Renter”).MCR and the Renter shall hereinafter be jointly referred to as the “Parties”, and individually as a “Party”.

 

The Renter is desirous of hiring the vehicle, the particulars of which are as set forth in the “Vehicle Information” segment of the Agreement (“Rental Vehicle”), from MCR, and MCR has agreed to let the Rental Vehicle to the Renter, subject to the terms and conditions as follows.

 

1. OWNERSHIP OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE

1.1 The Renter hereby acknowledges that the Rental Vehicle shall at all times remain the property of MCR, and the Renter shall acquire no rights to the Rental Vehicle other than the right to use the Rental Vehicle as a Renter and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

2. DISCLAIMER

2.1 Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, MCR makes no other warranties to the Renter in relation to the Rental Vehicle. To the maximum extent permitted by law, MAT hereby disclaim all express, implied or statutory conditions, representations and warranties, including but not limited to any implied warranty or condition of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose in respect of the Rental Vehicle.

 

3. RENTAL & ADDITIONAL CHARGES

3.1 The rental charges for the Rental Vehicle shall be as stipulated in the “Rental Charge” segment of the Agreement (“Rental Charges”).

3.2 Where applicable, the Renter may also be liable to pay any one or more of the following additional charges to MCR:

(a) Delivery Charges: where MCR has been requested by the Renter to deliver the Rental Vehicle to any location other than the MCR’s office from which the Rental Vehicle is hired (“Rental Location”);

(b) Pick-up Charges: Where MCR has been requested by the Renter to collect the Rental Vehicle from any location other than the Rental Location;

(c) Drop-off Charges: Where MCR has been requested by the Renter to collect the Rental Vehicle from any location which is situated in a different city or state from the Rental Location;

(d) Out of Hours Charges: Where MCR has been requested by the Renter to deliver or collect the Rental Vehicle at a time which is beyond MCR’s business hours, which is 8:30a.m. to 6:00p.m. (Peninsular Malaysia); 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (East Malaysia) (“Business Hour”); and

(e) Such other charges as may be provided under this Agreement. (each, an “Additional Charge” and collectively, “Additional Charges”)

3.3 The Renter shall promptly pay the Rental Charges and/or Additional Charge(s) on or before the due date as may be indicated by MCR to the Renter in writing (“Due Date”).

3.4 In the event of any default in the payment of the Rental Charges and/or Additional Charge(s) by the Renter, MCR shall be entitled to impose a late payment interest at the rate of eighteen per centum (18%) per annum on the outstanding Rental Charges and/or Additional Charge(s) (“Late Payment Interest”).

3.5 The Rental Charges and/or Additional Charges shall be paid by way of cheque and/or credit card. Where the payment is made by way of credit card:

(a) MCR accepts the following credit cards: MasterCard, Visa and American Express;

(b) MCR will not accept any third party credit cards: the credit card presented must be in the name of the Renter; (c) The Renter’s credit card shall have a validity period of at least one (1) year from the date of this Agreement.

 

4. TAXATION

4.1 The Parties hereby agree to pay respectively, any and all taxes arising from this Agreement in the manner prescribed by the applicable laws of Malaysia now in effect or that may become effective during the term of this Agreement and such taxes shall include but not limited to the sales and service taxes (“SST”), other similar governmental impositions and interest and/or penalties related thereto as a result of the sole default of the defaulting Party (but excluding taxes imposed upon each Party’s net income, net worth, capital or employees).

 

5. USE OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE

5.1 Designated Driver(s) for the Rental Vehicle:

(a) The Rental Vehicle shall only be driven by the Renter and/or any other person(s) who has been authorized by MCR and added to the Agreement (collectively, the “Designated Drivers”):

i. The Designated Driver(s) shall be between the ages of twenty-one (21) years old to seventy (65) years old. The Renter shall obtain MAT’s prior written consent in the event any of the Designated Driver(s) is below the age of twenty- one (21) years old, or exceeds the age of seventy (65) years old;

ii. The Renter shall obtain MCR’s prior written approval before effecting any changes to the list of Designated Driver(s);

iii. None of the Designated Driver(s) shall have suffered or is suffering from any physical infirmity and/or defective vision or hearing which may impair his/her driving abilities;

iv. None of the Designated Driver(s) shall have been convicted at any time during the past five (5) years for any traffic offences;

v. None of the Designated Driver(s) shall be a probationary license holder;

vi. None of the Designated Driver(s) shall have been refused or cancelled his/her motor insurance policy;

vii. The Designated Driver(s) shall have a valid driving license, or where the Designated Driver is a non-Malaysian citizen, a valid international driving

license, for more than two (2) years.

(b) Any wrongful use of the Rental Vehicle in breach of the terms of this Agreement by the

Designated Driver(s) shall be deemed as a breach by the Renter.

5.2 The Renter shall:

(a) Ensure that the Rental Vehicle shall not be used:

i. Whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

ii. For any purpose for which it is not expressly designed;

iii. For commercial purpose, including but not limited to carrying passengers or property for hire;

iv. To propel or tow any vehicle or other object;

v. To participate in any race, test or contest;

vi. In any manner whereby the Rental Vehicle will be loaded beyond its permitted capacity;

vii. For any illegal and/or unlawful purposes;

viii. To carry any item(s) that will discharge any unpleasant odors (e.g. pets, durians, salted fish and etc.). Smoking in the Rental Vehicle is also strictly prohibited. The Renter shall be liable to reimburse MAT for all costs incurred to eliminate such odors and the loss of rental days of the Rental Vehicle.

(b) not do or attempt to do any act which may infringe upon the ownership or interests of MCR in the Rental Vehicle or which may affect the policy or policies of insurance on the Rental Vehicle;

(c) not affect any mechanical or other modification to the Rental Vehicle, make any alterations or additions, or fit any towing equipment or other accessories or non- standard tyres to the Rental Vehicle without the prior written consent of MAT:

(d) not remove or interfere with any identification marks or plates affixed to the Rental Vehicle, nor attempt nor permit the same;

(e) not deface the paintwork or bodywork of the Rental Vehicle nor add or erect any painting, sign-writing, lettering, or advertising to or on the Rental Vehicle;

(f) not take or allow the Rental Vehicle to be taken out of Malaysia without the prior written consent of MCR, and in the event such written consent is being given, MAT may impose such terms and conditions as it may deem fit;

(g) bear the cost of the repair or rectification of any damage to the Rental Vehicle resulting from the negligence/ intentional act/ vandalizing act/ improper use of the Rental Vehicle by any of the Designated Driver(s);

(h) be liable for all missing, stolen or broken parts and/or accessories of the Rental Vehicle as stipulated in the “Vehicle Checklist” form;

(i) be liable for the costs of replacement of any loss car key(s) and/or the costs for the creation of any additional car key(s) for the Rental Vehicle;

(j) look after the Rental Vehicle and ensure that it is properly locked and secured and parked in a safe place when not in use;

(k) be solely responsible at its own costs for the condition and maintenance of the Rental Vehicle as follows:-

i. checking and adjusting as necessary the radiator battery and engine fluid levels of the Rental Vehicle;

ii. cleaning the exterior, interior and upholstery of the Rental Vehicle;

iii. replacing any shattered, broken or splintered windscreens or windows to the Rental Vehicle, unless where the Renter has purchased the “Windscreen Protection Waiver, in which case the Renter shall only be liable to pay the amount as stipulated in the “NW Excess” column for “Windscreen Protection”

in the Agreement; and

iv. ensuring that the Rental Vehicle has sufficient engine oil, water, correct tyre pressure.

5.3 Parking & Traffic fines:

(a) The Renter shall be solely liable for all parking fees, traffic fines, penalties or summonses incurred in respect of the Rental Vehicle during the Rental Period (as defined hereinafter below).

(b) MCR shall be entitled to charge against the Renter’s credit card, upon receiving any notifications from the relevant Malaysian authorities for any parking fees, traffic fines, penalties or summonses incurred by the Renter during the Rental Period (as defined hereinafter below), together with an additional administration fee of RM10.00 (subject to the prevailing SST charges).

5.4 The Renter shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless MCR from and against all damages, liabilities, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees), claims or judgment that arise out of or results primarily from:

(a) any negligence, omission or willful misconduct of the Renter and/or Designated Driver(s) in the use of the Rental Vehicle; and/or

(b) the Renter’s breach of any of its obligations, duties and/or representations and warranties under this Agreement.

5.5 Repossession of the Rental Vehicle by MCR:

(a) MCR shall be entitled to repossess the Rental Vehicle without sending any notice to the Renter where:

i. The Renter has failed to pay the Rental Charges for more than fourteen (14) days after the Due Date; and/or

ii. There has been a breach in the use of the Rental Vehicle by the Renter, and the Renter has failed to remedy the breach within three (3) days after receiving a written notice from MCR requiring the Renter to remedy the breach. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Renter hereby agrees to waive any right to any hearing or to receive any notice or legal process as a pre-condition for MCR to repossess the Rental Vehicle.

(b) The Renter hereby authorizes MCR to enter any premises owned or occupied by the Renter, or where necessary, to make all reasonable efforts to secure and obtain the right, license and/or permission for MCR to enter any premises for purposes of recovering and repossessing the Rental Vehicle.

(c) The Renter shall reimburse MCR for all costs and expenses incurred in the recovery and repossession of the Rental Vehicle, and shall indemnify MCR against any and all claims which may be brought by any third party against MAT arising out of or resulting from MAT’s recovery or repossession of the Rental Vehicle.

5.6 Save as otherwise provided in this Agreement, MCR shall not be liable to the Renter for:

(a) the loss or damage to any property left, stored, loaded or transported in or upon the Rental Vehicle by the Renter and/or any of the Designated Driver(s) during the Rental Period (as defined hereinafter below). The Renter hereby agrees to release, indemnify and hold MAT harmless from any claims for the loss or damage to such property;

(b) any indirect or consequential loss or damage (including, without limitation, any loss of actual or anticipated profits, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of opportunity, loss of goodwill and loss of reputation) or punitive damages, regardless of the basis of the claim, whether in contract, tort, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory, whether or not MAT has been advised of the possibility of such claim, loss, demand or

damages.

 

6. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE

6.1 If the Renter experiences any problem with the Rental Vehicle during the Rental Period (as defined hereinafter below) (e.g. due to accident or mechanical failure), the Renter may seek assistance by dialing the toll-free number of 1800-88-1688.

6.2 The Renter shall not and shall not allow any third party to carry out any service and/or maintenance work on the Rental Vehicle without having obtained MCR’s prior written consent.

 

7. REPLACEMENT VEHICLE

MCR shall not be obliged to provide any Replacement Vehicle to the Renter.

 

8 INSURANCE & COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVERS ETC.

8.1. The Rental Charges of the Rental Vehicle is inclusive of car insurance coverage of:

(a) Unlimited liability for death or injury to third parties; and

(b) Property damage liability up to RM3,000,000.00 only on per occurrence basis.

The aforesaid insurance coverage shall only be effective provided if the Renter and/or the Designated Driver(s):

i. shall have lodged a police report on the accident; and

ii. shall have reported the accident to MCR within twenty four (24) hours from the time of the accident.

8.2. Upon the specific request by the Renter, the Rental Charges may also be inclusive of any one or more of the following insurance, as may be indicated in the Agreement:

(a) Collision Damage Waiver (“CDW”): whereby the Renter’s liability for any damage to the Rental Vehicle will be reduced to such maximum amount as stipulated in the “NW Excess” column for “Collision Damage” in the Agreement;

(b) Theft Protection (“TP”): whereby the Renter’s liability for the excess for the theft of the Rental Vehicle will be reduced to such maximum amount as stipulated in the “NW Excess” column for “Theft Protection” in the Agreement;

(c) Personal Accident Insurance (“PAI”); and/or

(d) Windscreen Protection Waiver.

The Renter may purchase any one or more of the above optional insurances by paying the additional fees as indicated in the Agreement.

8.3. CDW, TP and Windscreen Protection Waiver shall not be applicable where:

(a) the Rental Vehicle has been driven or operated in violation of the terms of the Agreement; and/or

(b) there has been prohibited use of the Rental Vehicle by the Renter and/or the Designated Driver(s),

and the Renter shall be liable to pay MCR the FULL costs of the damaged/ stolen Rental Vehicle and/or part(s) thereof, including but not limited to the labour, towing and storage costs as well as the MCR’s loss of use of the Rental Vehicle.

 

8.4. CDW, TP and the Windscreen Protection Waiver shall only be effective subject to the Renter’s compliance of the following:

(a) the Renter shall have lodged a police report within twenty-four (24) hours of the loss/ damage/ theft of the Rental Vehicle;

(b) Where applicable, the Renter shall obtain the names, identity card or passport number and addresses of all parties involved, including the witness(-es);

(c) the Renter shall not have entered into any settlement relating to the loss,damage and/or theft of the Rental Vehicle without the prior written consent of MCR;

(d) the Renter shall not have left or abandoned the Rental Vehicle without adequate provisions for safeguarding and securing the same;

(e) the Renter shall promptly notify MCR of such accident and shall submit a duly completed “Motor Accident Report Form”;

(f) the Renter shall deliver all correspondence, writs or documents of any kind received by the Renter relating to such accident involving the Rental Vehicle and shall fully corporate with MCR in the investigation and defence of any claim, prosecution or suit.

8.5. PAI:

(a) If the Rental Charges of the Rental Vehicle is inclusive of PAI, death and permanent disability coverage to the Designated Driver(s) and the passenger(s) in the Rental Vehicle will be provided as follows:

 

Benefits	Limits
Accidental death for the Designated Driver(s)	RM100,000.00
Permanent disability for the Designated Driver(s) (up to)	RM100,000.00
Accidental death * coverage for children aged 5 years and below is limited to RM5,000.00 only.	RM100,000.00 (total limit for all passengers in Said Vehicle)
Permanent disability (up to) * coverage for children aged 5 years and below is limited to RM5,000.00 only.	RM100,000.00 (total limit for all passengers in Said Vehicle)
Medical expenses per person (up to)	RM5,000.00
Funeral expenses per person	RM5,000.00

 

(b) For the avoidance of doubt, the passengers' coverage will be dependent on the seating capacity of the Said Vehicle.

(c) For the purpose of illustration, assuming that the seating capacity of the Said Vehicle is stated as 6 on the registration card, this would mean that:

(i) after excluding the Designated Driver, the sum insured coverage for passengers will be RM20,000.00 per passenger (i.e. RM100,000.00 divided by 5 passengers);

(ii) if there are 3 passengers in the Said Vehicle (2 adults, 1 child below 5 years old) at the time of an accident which resulted in the death of all the passengers, the indemnity coverage for this case will be [(2 X RM20,000.00) + RM5,000.00 = RM45,000.00].

 

9. RENTAL PERIOD

9.1 The Renter may terminate this Agreement before the expiry of the Rental Period by returning the Rental Vehicle to MCR at the Rental Location, or such other location as may be instructed by MCR in writing (save where MCR has agreed to collect the Rental Vehicle from the Renter), and

(a) the Renter will still be responsible for and charged with the Rental Charges;

(b) there will be no refund of the Rental Charges that have been paid to MCR.

9.2 If the Renter shall be desirous of continuing with the hiring of the Rental Vehicle after the expiry of the Rental Period, the Renter shall, at least three (3) working days prior to the expiry of the rental period, give a written notification to MCR of its intention to do so (“Option to Renew”).

9.3 Upon the timely exercise of the Option to Renew by the Renter, and provided there shall be no subsisting breach of any of the covenants herein by the Renter which has not been cured, MCR may at its absolute discretion renew the Agreement on terms to be mutually agreed by the Parties, including the extension of any of the optional insurance purchased by the Renter.

9.4 In the event the Renter fails to return the Rental Vehicle to MCR upon the expiry of the Rental Period, the Renter shall be deemed to have agreed to extend the Rental Period, and the Renter shall continue to be liable to pay MCR the Rental Charges in respect of the Rental Vehicle, which shall be calculated on daily basis, commencing from the date immediately after the expiry of the Rental Period, until the date of return of the Rental Vehicle to MCR.

 

10. TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT

10.1 Either Party (“Non-Defaulting Party”) shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement immediately

by way of written notification to the other Party (“Defaulting Party”), provided only if:

(a) there has a breach of any of its covenant in this Agreement by the Defaulting Party;

(b) the Non-Defaulting Party has notified the Defaulting Party of the breach by way of a written notice (“Notice of Breach”), and requiring the Defaulting Party to remedy the breach within seven (7) days from the date of the Notice of Breach; and

(c) the Defaulting Party has failed to remedy the breach within the stipulated period.

10.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately by way of written notice to the other Party in the event of any of the following:

(a) the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Clause 12.1 herein) for a continuous period of more than [three (3)] days;

(b) the other Party passes a resolution for its winding up, or a court of competent jurisdiction has made an order for that Party to be wound up or dissolved;

(c) an administrator, administrative receiver, liquidator, receiver, trustee, manager or similar is appointed over any of the assets of the other Party;

(d) the other Party convenes a meeting or proposes to make any arrangement or composition with its creditors; or

(e) the other Party is deemed unable to pay its debts in accordance with Section 218(1)(e) of the Companies Act 1965;

(f) the other Party ceases, or threatens to cease, to conduct all, or substantially all of its business.

Where the Renter is an individual, MCR may terminate this Agreement immediately by way of written notice to the Renter in the event of any of the following:

i. the death of the Renter;

ii. the Renter shall have an interim order in bankruptcy proceedings made against him, or has entered into a voluntary arrangement, or suffer the making of a statutory demand or the presentation of a petition for a bankruptcy order

 

11. CONSEQUENCES OF EXPIRY/ TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT

11.1 Upon the expiry or such early termination of the Agreement, the Renter shall:

(a) pay to MCR the following within thirty (30) days from the effective date of expiry/ termination:

i. all arrears of the Rental Charges and/or Additional Charges; and

ii. any other sums which are or become due to MCR or to which MCR is entitled by way of damages under this Agreement;

(b) forthwith return the Rental Vehicle to the Rental Location, or such other location, and at such date and time as may be instructed by MCR in writing (save where MCR has agreed to collect the Rental Vehicle from the Renter).

11.2 Return of the Rental Vehicle:

(a) The Rental Vehicle shall be returned to the agreed location within MCR’s Business Hours. If the Renter returns the Rental Vehicle to the agreed location outside of MCR’s Business Hours, the Renter shall remain fully responsible for the Rental Vehicle until the Rental Vehicle is collected by MCR.

(b) The Rental Vehicle shall be returned in good order, repair and condition (fair wear and tear resulting from the proper use of the Rental Vehicle exempted). MCR shall be entitled to charge the Renter such reasonable amount as may be necessary to restore the Rental Vehicle to pre-rental condition (“Cleaning Charges”).

The Rental Vehicle is let out with fuel level as specified in the “Vehicle Checklist” form and must be returned the same. The Rental Vehicle shall be filled only with unleaded petrol. In the event the Rental Vehicle is not returned with the specified fuel level, a refueling service charge, subject to the prevailing GST Charges, as may be determined by MCR, shall be payable by the Renter to MAT

11.3 The expiry/termination of this Agreement for whatsoever reason shall be without prejudice to the rights of either Party in respect of any antecedent breaches by the other Party.

11.4 The expiry/termination of this Agreement shall not affect the coming into force or the continuance in force of any provision(s) hereof which is expressly or by implication intended to come into or continue in force on or after such expiry/termination, including but not limited to Clauses 4, 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6 of this Agreement.

 

12 FORCE MAJEURE

12.1 No Party hereto shall be under any liability to the other Party in any way whatsoever for the failure or delay to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement due to any cause arising out of war, rebellion, civil commotion, strikes, lock-outs and industrial disputes, fire, explosion, Act of God or the requisitioning or other act or order by any government department, council or other constituted body, or any other event or circumstance which could not have been foreseen and/or prevented by that Party with reasonable precautions (collectively, the “Force Majeure Events”).

12.2 If a Party is unable to perform as a direct result of the effect of any of the Force Majeure Event(s), that Party shall within immediately give written notice to the other Party of the inability, setting out the details of the Force Majeure Event in question and providing a statement of the possible steps to be taken to circumvent or negate the effects of the Force Majeure Event, as well as an estimation of the time that such steps may take.

12.3 The operation of this Agreement (save and except for the payment of the Rental Charges) shall be suspended during the period (and only during the period) in which the Force Majeure Event continues. Forthwith upon the Force Majeure Event ceasing to exist, the Party relying on it shall give written notice to the other Party of this fact.

12.4 If the Force Majeure Event shall prevent either Party from performing its obligations for a continuous period of more than three (3) working days from the date of the written notice under Clause 12.2, either Party may terminate this Agreement in accordance with Clause 10.2 above.

 

13 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

13.1 To the extent that any personal data is received and being processed by the Parties during the course of performing their respective obligations under this Agreement, each of the Parties shall and shall obligate its personnel entrusted with the processing of such personal data to do so in accordance with the applicable laws, and not process personal data in such a way as to cause the other Party to contravene the applicable laws, including but not limited to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.

13A ANTI-BRIBERY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION

13A.1 Each Party represents and warrants that at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) it is in compliance with all relevant and applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations (“Applicable Anti-Corruption Laws”); and (ii) it shall ensure that its employees, officers and/or directors and its Affiliates as well as those acting on its behalf and under its supervision, care and management observe and comply with such Applicable Anti-Corruption Laws.

13A.2 Each Party further represents and warrants that:-

(a) in the course of negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement, it and its Affiliates have not made, offered or authorised any payment, undertaking, gift or any other advantage (directly or indirectly through an intermediary) to any persons including any personnel employed by the other Party or acting on its behalf where the purpose of such payment, undertaking, gift or advantage is to incite or induce such individual to perform or refrain from performing acts contrary to its legal obligations or obtain improper advantage in relation to the activities under this Agreement; and

(b) it and its Affiliates shall not make or offer any of the above.

13A.3 Each Party agrees that breach of any of the provisions under this Clause constitutes material breach of this Agreement which entitles the non-defaulting Party to forthwith terminate this Agreement and/or enforce its rights and seek remedies available to it at law or in equity.

13A.4 For the purpose of this Clause, “Affiliates” shall mean that with respect to an entity, any entity that: (i) is controlled directly or indirectly by; (ii) controls directly or indirectly; or (iii) is under common control with such entity; and “control” for the purpose of this definition shall mean having a fifty percent (50%) or greater interest in the issued share capital of the other entity.

 

14 MISCELLANEOUS

14.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the

Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and shall supersede all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, between the Parties with respect to such subject matter.

14.2 Costs. Each Party hereto shall bear its own costs and expenses in respect of the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement. However, the stamp duty payable in respect of this Agreement shall be borne and paid by the Renter.

14.3 Time of the Essence. Time wherever mentioned in this Agreement shall be of the essence in this Agreement.

14.4 Modification. Only an instrument in writing executed by an authorized representative of both the Parties hereto may amend this Agreement.

14.5 Assignment. The Renter shall not be entitled to assign any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of MAT. Any purported assignment in contravention of this Clause shall be void.

14.6 Notice. All notices, demands or other communications required or permitted to be given or made hereunder shall be made in writing and delivered by personal service, prepaid registered post, email or facsimile at the address, email address and facsimile number as set out in the Agreement (or to such other address, email address and facsimile number as may be notified by either Party to the other pursuant to this Clause from time to time).

14.7 Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be fully severable and ineffective to the extent of its invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect or impair the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof in any way. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof.

14.8 Waiver. Failure by either Party to enforce at any time any of the provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any continuing breach of any provision of any other provision of this Agreement or as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement. Waiver of any right, power, authority, discretion or remedy arising from a breach of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the Party granting the waiver.

14.9 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. The Parties hereby agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Malaysian courts in connection with any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.