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When Can Your Employer Deduct Your Salary?

Apr 25, 2023 | Employment Law

With the ambit of the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) being widened effective 1 January 2023, the provisions in the EA…...
Employees Cannot Sue for Damages for Unfair Dismissal in Civil Courts

Apr 07, 2023 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law

In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal in 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd v Ashvine A/P Hari Krishnan (Civil Appeal…...
Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”): FAQs During Live Trainings

Apr 03, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Bribery and corruption continue to be a persistent challenge in the business world, affecting not only the reputation and integrity…...
How do Mergers & Acquisitions affect employees’ rights?

Mar 31, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law

In mergers & acquisitions (M&A), restructuring is inevitable and this typically includes changes in the workplace arrangement. This means that…...
Will the General Code of Practice of Personal Data Protection affect your business?

Mar 24, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia, the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) was enacted to regulate the processing of personal data in commercial…...
Raising Funds from the Public as a Private Company in Malaysia (Part 1)

Mar 21, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

It is common for start-ups to incorporate a private company limited by shares and offering equity in its company in…...
Case spotlight: Director’s Right to Inspect Documents

Feb 27, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

A director is, by default, entitled to inspect company documents under section 245 of the Companies Act 2016. Can the…...
The Uses of Share Swaps in Mergers & Acquisitions

Feb 23, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

What is a share swap? Share swaps are an increasingly common corporate arrangement used in the acquisition of companies. It…...
Key Points in an Arbitration Agreement

Feb 15, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Section 2 of the Malaysian Arbitration Act 2005 (“Act”) gives a general definition of what is an arbitration agreement. Under…...
So You’ve Been Sued, What Now?

Feb 10, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Your company has received a “Writ Saman” (Writ of Summons) and “Pernyataan Tuntutan” (Statement of Claim) from a law firm. …...
Are Social Gaming Operators & In-Game Currencies Caught By Malaysia's Anti-Money Laundering Laws?

Jan 30, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In our previous article, we ventured into the sphere of blockchain technology and how the rising adoption of digital payments…...
Construction Case Spotlight: Can You Get Paid Without a Certificate?

Jan 26, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

In construction projects, disputes arise when a party withholds or refuses to issue the certificates under the contract. The High…...
Implementing an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy

Jan 18, 2023 | Employment Law

As seen in our previous article, Employers’ Statutory Obligations Against Sexual Harassment, it is currently not mandatory for employers to…...
Case Spotlight: When can a landlord charge double rent?

Jan 11, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

It is not uncommon that there are tenants who remain on the premises beyond the expiry of their tenancy. These…...
Guide to Malaysian Employment Law

Jan 01, 2023 | Employment Law

Incorporating legislation up to 1 January 2023, including the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022. The primary focus of this guide is…...