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Case Spotlight: Salary Deferments and Constructive Dismissal
Oct 06, 2026 | Employment Law
Can an employee continue working under a salary deferment arrangement for a year and subsequently claim constructive dismissal over unpaid…... -
Key Considerations for Foreigners Doing Business in Malaysia
Oct 02, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Malaysia is an attractive destination for businesses looking to establish operations, offering a strategic location in Southeast Asia, solid infrastructure…... -
Drag-Along Rights: Enabling a Smooth and Complete Exit
Sep 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
When a third-party purchaser offers to acquire a company, the majority shareholders may be willing to sell their shares, while…... -
Stamp Duty Case Update: How is Stamp Duty Assessed on a Business Transfer and Share Subscription Agreement?
Sep 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article discusses the High Court case of Petronas Dagangan Bhd v Pemungut Duti Setem [2025] MLJU 1904, which examines…... -
Who Is the Real Victim? Identifying the Proper Plaintiff in Shareholder Disputes
Sep 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
For decades, Malaysian company law has given minority shareholders two very different tools when a dispute breaks out within a…... -
Stamp Duty Case Update: Can Deferring the Completion Date of an Asset Purchase Agreement Help You Avoid Ad Valorem Stamp Duty?
Sep 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
According to the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Pemungut Duti Setem v. GTP Network Sdn Bhd [2026]…... -
Minority Oppression: What Business Should Learn from Lee Tin Hui v GL Property Management Sdn Bhd & Ors [2025] 11 MLJ 482
Sep 18, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Many private and family-owned companies are run informally. Salaries get bumped up, loans get taken when cash is needed, dividends…... -
Can The Jalur Gemilang be Used in Promotional Activities?
Sep 15, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
With Merdeka and Malaysia Day often inspiring patriotic-themed campaigns, often time businesses may incorporate national elements such as the Jalur…... -
Case Spotlight: Federal Court Clarifies “Double Hatting” as a Director and Employee
Sep 09, 2026 | Employment Law
We previously wrote about the Court of Appeal’s decision in Woon Kim Choy v. Acexide Technology Sdn Bhd & Anor…... -
Case Spotlight: Transfer of Employment with Material Changes to Employment Terms
Sep 03, 2026 | Employment Law
Can an employer unilaterally transfer an employee to a different company or significantly increase their working hours without consent? This…... -
Cash Bonus vs ESOP: Which is Better For Retaining Employees in Malaysia?
Aug 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
As businesses grow, one of the key challenges is retaining talented employees. Many business owners use incentives to motivate and…... -
Malaysia Proposed Mandatory Sugar Content Grading Labels For Packaged Beverages
Aug 27, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
KEY IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES On 4 June 2026, the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) issued Online Public Consultation No. 2/2026¹ proposing…... -
Case Spotlight: Terminating a Probationer
Aug 21, 2026 | Employment Law
In the case of Nagendrani a/p Ravichandran v Appsmiths Sdn Bhd [Award No. 1046 of 2026], the Industrial Court examined…... -
Stamp Duty Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme Extended to 31 December 2026 — Don't Miss Your Last Chance to Regularise Unstamped Instruments and Obtain a Penalty Waiver
Aug 19, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Previously in January 2026, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“HASiL”) introduced the Stamp Duty Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (“PKPS”),…... -
Are Backdated Medical Certificates (MC) valid?
Aug 17, 2026 | Employment Law
Sick leave is a well-established statutory right, subject to a valid Medical Certificate (MC). However, an employee may sometimes produce…...
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