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While All Illegal Agreements Are Void, Not All Void Agreements Are Illegal
Jan 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
The Court of Appeal in Golden Wheel Credit Sdn Bhd v Dato Siah Teong Din [2025] MLJU 2245 recently considered…... -
Overlapping Public Holidays for Federal Territory Day and Thaipusam (1 February 2026)
Jan 16, 2026 | Employment Law
The Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) has released a statement announcing that 1 February 2026 (Sunday) is gazetted as…... -
2025 Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Malaysia and the United States of America
Jan 14, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump undertook an official visit to Malaysia on 26 and 27…... -
Startup Fundraising: The Dilution Abyss — Layering Multiple Convertible Instruments Without a Cohesive Strategy
Jan 07, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In the early rush to raise capital, many startups issue a series of convertible securities including SAFEs, KISSs, convertible notes,…... -
Special Penalty Waiver for Stamping of Phase 1 Instruments in 2026
Dec 31, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
Following the rollout of Phase 1 of the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (“STSDS”), duty payers are obliged to submit stamp…... -
Case Spotlight: Salary Deductions
Dec 23, 2025 | Employment Law
The Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) prevents employers from deducting from an employee’s wages unless allowed under the EA. A key…... -
Nike Global Trading BV, Singapore Branch v Pemungut Duti Setem, Malaysia [2025] MLJU 2768
Nov 28, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
Introduction The Court of Appeal in Nike Global Trading BV, Singapore Branch v Pemungut Duti Setem, Malaysia [2025] MLJU 2768…... -
Significant Impact for Stamp Duty on Loan Agreements [Court of Appeal Decision in Pemungut Duti Setem v Ann Joo Integrated Steel]
Nov 26, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
The Court of Appeal of Malaysia in Pemungut Duti Setem v Ann Joo Integrated Steel Sdn Bhd [2025] 1 MLJ…... -
No Automatic Directors’ Retirement by Rotation — An AGM Still Required
Nov 21, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
In Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow v Grandfoods Sdn Bhd & Anor and other appeals [2025] MLJU 819, the…... -
Case Spotlight: Hospitalization Leave Covers Weekends and Public Holidays
Nov 14, 2025 | Employment Law
Employees are entitled to sick leave and hospitalization leave under the Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”). However, the EA 1955…... -
Case Spotlight: Industrial Court is Empowered to Grant Cease and Desist Orders
Nov 13, 2025 | Employment Law
If a party to Industrial Court proceedings takes steps to undermine the process or create further industrial unrest while a…... -
Case Spotlight: Employers Should Consult Trade Unions Even When the Collective Agreement Is Silent
Nov 10, 2025 | Employment Law
Under most collective agreements, employers are required to consult the trade union before making key decisions that affect workmen. But…... -
Case Spotlight: Discovery Applications at the Industrial Court
Oct 31, 2025 | Employment Law
Discovery applications are commonly used in the civil courts to compel the other party to share documents, information, or evidence…... -
The Firing of Lim Teong Kim: Industrial Court Finds Perak FC Acted Without Just Cause
Oct 29, 2025 | Employment Law
The Industrial Court in Lim Teong Kim v. Perak FC Sdn Bhd (Award No. 1255 of 2025) delivered a significant…... -
Sleeping at Work: Misconduct but Not Dismissal Worthy?
Oct 10, 2025 | Employment Law
Sleeping at work is a misconduct, but it may not always be the case that it warrants dismissal. A dismissal…...
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