Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

A Practical Guide for Business Owners/Companies to Navigate the Removal of Director in Malaysia

Mar 31, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Removing a director is not just a legal formality. In many Malaysian companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and family…...
Case Spotlight: Can Remote Work Arrangements Be Revoked to Justify Dismissal?

Mar 27, 2026 | Employment Law

In an era where remote work is increasingly common, can an employer suddenly demand an employee’s physical presence as a…...
How Businesses Can Select Their Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Service Provider

Mar 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Properly trained DPOs are essential to maintaining compliance with personal data protection laws and protecting the organisation’s reputation. As personal…...
Missed Your Stamping Deadline? Here’s How to Get a Late Stamping Penalty Waiver Under PKPS 2026

Mar 18, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

A chargeable instrument must be stamped with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“HASiL”) within 30 days from the date…...
Can an Emoji Count as Valid Leave Approval?

Mar 16, 2026 | Employment Law

What happens when a manager uses an “OK” or thumbs up 👍 emoji on Whatsapp to respond to a leave…...
Proposed Introduction of Lemon Law in Malaysia: What Businesses Should Know?

Mar 12, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

This article is relevant to companies involved in the sale of goods in Malaysia. It provides an overview of the…...
Legal Methods for Payment of Wages in Malaysia

Mar 09, 2026 | Employment Law

In any employment relationship, the timely and accurate payment of wages is an essential requirement. However, how wages are paid…...
Case Spotlight: Simultaneous Labour Court and Industrial Court Claims

Mar 03, 2026 | Employment Law

There may be overlapping employment disputes that appear to fall within the jurisdiction of both the Labour Office (colloquially known…...
Case Spotlight: Habitual Tardiness and Absenteeism - Employers Must Act

Feb 27, 2026 | Employment Law

Habitual lateness, absenteeism or consistently working fewer hours than required may seem minor at first glance. However, what happens when…...
Implementing a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS): Frequently Asked Questions for Employers

Feb 23, 2026 | Employment Law

Voluntary Separation Schemes (“VSS”) are commonly adopted by employers as part of workforce restructuring or cost-rationalisation exercises. It allows employees…...
Startup Fundraising: Cap Table Overcrowding – Death by a Thousand Cuts

Feb 13, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

One of the most common agonizing mistakes that frustrate founders of early-stage startups is raising funds from numerous individual investors…...
Case Spotlight: Using Exit Interviews to Justify Dismissal

Feb 10, 2026 | Employment Law

In TLK v Platinum Phase Sdn Bhd [2025] ILJU 240, the Industrial Court looked closely at a common HR practice:…...
Case Spotlight: Poor Performers Are Not Entitled to Termination Benefits

Feb 06, 2026 | Employment Law

Poor performance due to culpable incompetent and inefficiency are misconduct and can be cause for dismissal’ (Mohd Hilmi Alham v…...
Guideline on Data Breach Notification 2025 (“Guideline”)

Feb 03, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

This article is relevant to all organisations in Malaysia that collect, store, and process personal data (“Data Controller”) under the…...
Case Spotlight: Is a Domestic Inquiry Necessary When the Employee Admits to the Misconduct?

Jan 29, 2026 | Employment Law

It is not uncommon for the requirement of a “due inquiry” to be discussed alongside in the context of a…...