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Case Spotlight: When Misconduct Allegations Are Linked to Medical Conditions
Jul 02, 2026 | Employment Law
Employers are expected to observe due process when dealing with misconduct cases. This includes conducting proper investigations, issuing clear charges,…... -
Stamp Duty Considerations in Malaysian M&A Transactions (Share Sales vs Asset Sales)
Jun 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In Malaysia’s contemporaneous mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, share sales and asset sales are typically the two most commonly used…... -
Case Spotlight: When I.T. Breaches Employee Privacy
Jun 26, 2026 | Employment Law
The Industrial Court recently examined whether the dismissal of a long-serving IT executive for abusing system access and harassing a…... -
Stamp Duty Exemption vs Remission vs Relief: What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know
Jun 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In Malaysia, stamp duty compliance remains a critical yet often misunderstood area of law, especially for businesses with high volumes…... -
Case Spotlight: Venting Workplace Frustrations on Social Media
Jun 22, 2026 | Employment Law
Introduction Social media activity can be used as a ground for dismissal, as employers increasingly scrutinize the same, even those…... -
Employee Share Option Plan (“ESOP”) in Fundraising of Private Limited Companies in Malaysia
Jun 19, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to startup founders, private limited companies, investors, venture capital funds, angel investors, and legal or corporate…... -
Malaysia’s Revised Expatriate Salary Requirements & Employment Pass Policy
Jun 11, 2026 | Employment Law
On 14 January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) announced revisions to the Employment Pass (EP) Policy, effective 1…... -
Gig Worker or Independent Contractor? Is There a Difference?
Jun 09, 2026 | Employment Law
The Gig Workers Act 2025 (“GWA”) came fully into operation on 31 March 2026. The primary purpose of the GWA…... -
Case Spotlight: Directors Can be Sued Independently of Their Company for Unpaid EPF Contributions
Jun 04, 2026 | Employment Law
Directors are jointly and severally liable for any outstanding EPF contributions by their company. Is it necessary for the Company …... -
Key Insights on the Revised Guidelines on Unlisted Capital Market Products under the Lodge and Launch Framework (“Guidelines”) effective 30 March 2026
May 29, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
The Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”) has updated the Guidelines, which came into effect on 30 March 2026. The revision regulates…... -
Case Spotlight: Consequences of a Failed Constructive Dismissal Claim
May 26, 2026 | Employment Law
In RSN v AIA IT (M) Sdn. Bhd. [Award No. 487 of 2026], the Industrial Court examined whether an employee…... -
Mental Health & Poor Performance
May 25, 2026 | Employment Law
Poor performance constitutes a valid ground for dismissal, since employers have the right to expect a certain standard of competence…... -
Data Protection Officer (DPO) Competency Guidelines
May 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This document sets out Malaysia’s DPO Competency Framework under the PDPA 2010 and 2024 Amendment, defining the Knowledge, Skills, and…... -
Case Spotlight: Theft, Language Barriers and Long Service
May 22, 2026 | Employment Law
In Vikneshwaran a/l Tathan v Sime Darby Plantation Berhad [Award No. 434 of 2026], the Industrial Court dealt with a…... -
How Will an Instrument with Multiple 'Interlocking Interests' be Stamped?
May 22, 2026 | Tax
Case law summary of BASF Services (M) Sdn Bhd v Pemungut Duti Setem (Case reference: [2010] 4 MLJ 596) This…...
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