You are a legal consultant advising a Malaysian manufacturing company that operates as a general partnership. The company is facing legal issues concerning the contract and tort liability of partners, the role of agency for business organizations, and the duties required of partners in a general partnership.

Your assignment must include the following:

i) Explain the concept of contract and tort liability as it applies to partners in a general partnership within the Malaysian manufacturing industry.

ii) Describe the role of agency in the context of business organizations, focusing on its significance for the manufacturing company.

iii) Outline the duties required of partners in a general partnership operating in the Malaysian manufacturing industry.

In your response, provide well-reasoned legal arguments and draw on relevant laws and regulations in the Malaysian context. Support your recommendations and analysis with appropriate examples and case law. Ensure that you address the specific challenges faced by the manufacturing company in the Malaysian business landscape while considering the interests of all stakeholders involved.