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Companies (Access to the Register and Information Relating to Beneficial Ownership) Regulations 2025

May 14, 2025 | Corporate Newsletter

This update is relevant to beneficial owner, company directors, corporate secretaries, compliance officers, and legal advisors who are responsible for…...
Case Spotlight: The Right Witness

Apr 25, 2025 | Employment Law

In an unfair dismissal claim involving direct dismissal, the burden of proof is on the employer to establish that they…...
Case Spotlight: Precision of Charges in A Show Cause Letter

Apr 15, 2025 | Employment Law

When drafting a show cause letter, the preciseness and the comprehensiveness of the allegations levelled against an employee is crucial.…...
Case Spotlight: Challenging an Industrial Court Award – Judicial Review or Appeal?

Apr 11, 2025 | Employment Law

Before 1.1.2021, representations for unfair dismissal were referred to the Industrial Court by the Minister of Human Resources (“HR Minister”).…...
Merges & Acquisitions In Malaysia – Purchases of Business Assets May Attract Up To 4% Ad Valorem Stamp Duty

Apr 09, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

The Federal Court of Malaysia in Havi Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd v. Pemungut Duti Setem [2025] 3 MLRA recently delivered…...
Show Cause Letter: Is It A Ground for Constructive Dismissal?

Apr 03, 2025 | Employment Law

A show cause letter is a formal document issued by an employer requesting an employee to explain or justify conduct…...
Stamp Duty Audit Framework

Mar 24, 2025 | Corporate Newsletter

This article is most relevant to duty payers, property buyers, investors, and businesses that enter into any types of written…...
Case Spotlight: Employees' Right to Festive Payments

Mar 21, 2025 | Employment Law

Chinese New Year is a time of renewal, gratitude and prosperity. Many companies use this occasion to show appreciation to…...
Common Pitfalls in an M&A Transaction: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Mar 20, 2025 | Corporate Newsletter

This write-up is relevant to businesses, startups, investors, and legal professionals involved in mergers and acquisitions in Malaysia. Mergers and…...
Case Spotlight: Reasonableness as a Contractual Obligation in Constructive Dismissal Claims

Mar 14, 2025 | Employment Law

The recent Court of Appeal decision in Saharunzaman bin Barun v Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd & Anor [2025] CLJU 3…...
Johor-Singapore SEZ: Tax Incentives from MIDA

Mar 13, 2025 | Corporate Newsletter

There are no upcoming events at this time. This update is relevant to businesses, investors, and industry players looking to…...
Case Spotlight: Industrial Court Decisions on Sexual Harassment

Mar 12, 2025 | Employment Law

Under the Employment Act 1955, sexual harassment is defined as: Any “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, non-verbal, visual,…...
Case Spotlight: Is The Land Register The Final Say on Land Ownership?

Mar 07, 2025 | Dispute Resolution

Land law in Malaysia follows the Torrens System, where the land register is everything. Indefeasibility is the key principle of…...
Case Spotlight: Can an Arbitral Award be Oral?

Feb 28, 2025 | Dispute Resolution

Introduction The Federal Court case of Telekom Malaysia Bhd v Obnet Sdn Bhd [2024] MLJU 2661 highlights a significant legal…...
Changing Reporting Lines: A Risk of Constructive Dismissal?

Feb 25, 2025 | Employment Law

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies frequently undergo restructuring to improve efficiency and better align resources with their goals. As…...