Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

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…...
MITI Directive on Export, Transshipment and Transit of Advanced Artificial Intelligence Chips

Oct 03, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

On 14 July 2025, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced via a media statement that all exports,…...
Basics of Competition Law in Malaysia: What Every Business Owner and Company Director Should Know

Sep 30, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

This article aims to equip business owners and company directors with basic knowledge of Malaysia’s competition law framework to help…...
Employer Obligations in Reporting Crimes at Work

Sep 22, 2025 | Employment Law

Employers occasionally face difficult situations when allegations of employee misconduct involve potential criminal offences, such as drug use, theft, or…...
Mandatory Appointment of Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) – Effective 1 June 2025

Sep 18, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

This article is intended for companies or businesses required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) in accordance with the…...
Case Spotlight: Termination Without Reason – A Costly Lesson for Employers

Sep 17, 2025 | Employment Law

Can an employer dismiss an employee without giving any reason, by relying on the notice clause? The Industrial Court has…...
Legal Updates on E-Commerce in Malaysia

Sep 11, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

This article is relevant to businesses that conduct trade or advertise through electronic trade platforms. It provides an overview of…...
Case Spotlight: Post-Retirement Fixed Term Contract

Sep 09, 2025 | Employment Law

Fixed-term employment contracts are widely used in Malaysia to engage employees for a defined duration. When structured properly, they can…...
Case Spotlight: Is Mentioning Dismissal a Form of Pressure to Resign?

Aug 29, 2025 | Employment Law

Employers are entitled to suspend employees while conducting disciplinary investigations. During this process, the Company may clarify potential outcomes to…...
Case Spotlight: Retracting a Resignation and Claiming It Was Forced

Aug 08, 2025 | Employment Law

In MNJ v Myburgerlab Sdn Bhd (Award 488 of 2025), the Industrial Court had to consider whether the Claimant was…...
Case Spotlight: Union’s Locus Standi in Collective Bargaining

Jul 18, 2025 | Employment Law

When a union no longer has any members in a particular establishment, does it retain the legal standing to continue…...
Case Law Spotlight - Overlooked Approvals in Share Disposals: A Costly Mistake in Regulated Sectors

Jul 15, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

A recent Federal Court decision in Detik Ria Sdn Bhd v Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited & Anor [2025] MLJU 575 has…...
Understanding the Rights and Responsibilities of Franchisees in Malaysia Under the Amended Franchise Act

Jul 11, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

This article is relevant to franchisees operating in Malaysia, as well as businesses exploring franchise opportunities. It provides an overview…...
Case Spotlight: When “Mutual” in a MSA isn’t Mutual

Jul 09, 2025 | Employment Law

Mutual Separation Agreements (MSAs) are widely used to bring employment relationships to a close on amicable terms. When done properly,…...
Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Act 2024 - Malaysia’s Green Future

Jul 04, 2025 | Corporate Newsletter

This update is particularly relevant for businesses in energy production, manufacturing, chemical industries, and heavy industries with high CO2 emissions,…...