Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Key Considerations for Foreigners Doing Business in Malaysia

Oct 02, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Malaysia is an attractive destination for businesses looking to establish operations, offering a strategic location in Southeast Asia, solid infrastructure…...
Drag-Along Rights: Enabling a Smooth and Complete Exit

Sep 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

When a third-party purchaser offers to acquire a company, the majority shareholders may be willing to sell their shares, while…...
Stamp Duty Case Update: How is Stamp Duty Assessed on a Business Transfer and Share Subscription Agreement?

Sep 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

This article discusses the High Court case of Petronas Dagangan Bhd v Pemungut Duti Setem [2025] MLJU 1904, which examines…...
Who Is the Real Victim? Identifying the Proper Plaintiff in Shareholder Disputes

Sep 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

For decades, Malaysian company law has given minority shareholders two very different tools when a dispute breaks out within a…...
Stamp Duty Case Update: Can Deferring the Completion Date of an Asset Purchase Agreement Help You Avoid Ad Valorem Stamp Duty?

Sep 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

According to the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Pemungut Duti Setem v. GTP Network Sdn Bhd [2026]…...
Minority Oppression: What Business Should Learn from Lee Tin Hui v GL Property Management Sdn Bhd & Ors [2025] 11 MLJ 482

Sep 18, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Many private and family-owned companies are run informally. Salaries get bumped up, loans get taken when cash is needed, dividends…...
Can The Jalur Gemilang be Used in Promotional Activities?

Sep 15, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

With Merdeka and Malaysia Day often inspiring patriotic-themed campaigns, often time businesses may incorporate national elements such as the Jalur…...
Cash Bonus vs ESOP: Which is Better For Retaining Employees in Malaysia?

Aug 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

As businesses grow, one of the key challenges is retaining talented employees. Many business owners use incentives to motivate and…...
Malaysia Proposed Mandatory Sugar Content Grading Labels For Packaged Beverages

Aug 27, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

KEY IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES On 4 June 2026, the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) issued Online Public Consultation No. 2/2026¹ proposing…...
Stamp Duty Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme Extended to 31 December 2026 — Don't Miss Your Last Chance to Regularise Unstamped Instruments and Obtain a Penalty Waiver

Aug 19, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Previously in January 2026, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“HASiL”) introduced the Stamp Duty Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (“PKPS”),…...
What Every Director Must Know About Their Duties Under the Companies Act 2016

Aug 07, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Many business owners and founders automatically become directors when they incorporate a company. In the early stages, the focus is…...
"Ali Baba" Arrangements: When a Subcontract Becomes Unenforceable

Jul 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Subcontracting arrangements play an important role in the delivery of construction projects. However, not every arrangement described as a “subcontract”…...
Legal Updates on Stamp Duty Audit Framework (2026 Edition)

Jul 23, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

To improve voluntary stamping compliance under the new self-assessment system, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“HASiL”) issued the new…...
Consumer Protection or Commercial Sabotage? The Legal Risks of Comparative Marketing in the Digital Age

Jul 17, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

As businesses increasingly leverage social media to engage consumers and differentiate their products, comparative marketing and public commentary on competitors’…...
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling Guideline (“ADMP”)

Jul 09, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

As businesses increasingly rely on automation, it’s important to understand when automated decision-making and profiling may trigger legal obligations under…...