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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…... -
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Guidelines
May 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
On 30 April 2026, the Department of Personal Data Protection issued the Personal Data Protection Guideline: Data Protection Impact Assessment…... -
What is The Correct Method of Valuing Property for Stamp Duty Purposes?
May 22, 2026 | Tax
Case law summary of Prima Cahaya Sdn Bhd v. Pemungut Duti Setem (Case Reference: [2024] 8 CLJ 109) This case…... -
Did You Know? The “Government of Malaysia” Stamp Duty Exemption Is Narrower Than You Think
May 21, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Under Para 1, General Exemptions of the First Schedule of the Malaysian Stamp Act 1949, instruments executed by or on…... -
Case Spotlight: Company Secretary Cannot Withhold Satutory Filings Pending Payment of Fees
May 18, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
Our firm recently successfully acted for a company director seeking to give effect to their resignation, after the company secretary…... -
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Stamp Duty in Malaysia
May 15, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Stamp duty has become an increasingly prominent topic in Malaysia following the recent transition to the stamp duty self-assessment system…... -
Case Spotlight: Is A Show Cause Letter Mandatory?
May 12, 2026 | Employment Law
Employers are generally expected to issue a show cause letter before taking disciplinary action against an employee. This forms part…...
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