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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…... -
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…... -
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…... -
Issuance of Medical Certificates after Virtual / Teleconsultation
May 05, 2026 | Employment Law
The Malaysian Medical Council (“MMC”) Ethics Committee published a notification dated 23 September 2025 clarifying that a medical certificate (“MC”)…... -
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,…... -
Case Spotlight: Independent Contractors in the Healthcare Industry
Apr 23, 2026 | Employment Law
Can a professional like a dentist or doctor claim unfair dismissal even if their contract labels them an independent contractor?…... -
Case Spotlight: Mutual Separation During Disciplinary Proceedings
Apr 21, 2026 | Employment Law
When an employee faces disciplinary proceedings and opts to go for a mutual separation instead, can the employee later claim…...
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