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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…... -
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…... -
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…... -
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…... -
Social Media Influencer Marketing: Legal Risks and Practical Compliance Guide
May 08, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Introduction Social Media Influencer Marketing has become a powerful tool for businesses to engage with target audiences and shape consumer…... -
Why Property Due Diligence is Essential Before Purchasing Industrial Property in Malaysia
Apr 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In our experience advising corporate clients on high-value industrial and commercial property acquisitions, due diligence is far more than a…... -
Why a Standard Company Constitution May Not Protect Your Business
Apr 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Many business owners in Malaysia adopt a template or “standard” constitution when incorporating their company because it is fast, inexpensive,…... -
5 Practical Insights and Common Misconceptions About Malaysia’s Stamp Duty Regime
Apr 17, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
As Malaysia transitions to Phase 1 of the stamp duty self-assessment system (“STSDS”) in January 2026 for rental, general and…... -
Running Promotional Activities (Contests, Competitions and Lucky Draws) in Malaysia? Here’s What You Need to Know About Licensing
Apr 15, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Promotional campaigns such as contests, competitions, and lucky draws (collectively, “Promotional Activities”) are widely used by businesses in Malaysia to…... -
A Practical Guide for Business Owners/Companies to Navigate the Removal of Director in Malaysia
Mar 31, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Removing a director is not just a legal formality. In many Malaysian companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and family…... -
How Businesses Can Select Their Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Service Provider
Mar 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Properly trained DPOs are essential to maintaining compliance with personal data protection laws and protecting the organisation’s reputation. As personal…... -
Missed Your Stamping Deadline? Here’s How to Get a Late Stamping Penalty Waiver Under PKPS 2026
Mar 18, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
A chargeable instrument must be stamped with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“HASiL”) within 30 days from the date…... -
Proposed Introduction of Lemon Law in Malaysia: What Businesses Should Know?
Mar 12, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to companies involved in the sale of goods in Malaysia. It provides an overview of the…... -
Startup Fundraising: Cap Table Overcrowding – Death by a Thousand Cuts
Feb 13, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
One of the most common agonizing mistakes that frustrate founders of early-stage startups is raising funds from numerous individual investors…... -
Guideline on Data Breach Notification 2025 (“Guideline”)
Feb 03, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to all organisations in Malaysia that collect, store, and process personal data (“Data Controller”) under the…...
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