Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Case Spotlight: Walking Out During Suspension

May 24, 2018 | Employment Law

What happens when an employee “walks out” of their job when they are suspended pending investigations, because they feel they…...
Guide to Malaysian Tax Appeal Procedure

May 17, 2018 | Tax

This FAQ sets out basic information for taxpayers about the tax appeal process in Malaysia. When should I appeal? You…...
Alternative Dispute Resolution Week 2018

May 15, 2018 | Dispute Resolution

The firm was recently invited to be a media partner for the first Asia Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week 2018,…...
Workplace Discrimination

May 08, 2018 | Employment Law

In response to the news concerning the ban on wearing tudung imposed by hotel owners on employees, proposals to amend…...
Consequences of Terminating a Tenancy Agreement Early

May 04, 2018 | Real Estate

There are many reasons why a tenant or landlord might want to terminate a tenancy agreement early. This may include…...
Arbitration (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Changes to Malaysian Arbitration Law

Apr 26, 2018 | Dispute Resolution

Following the recent name change of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”) (formerly known as the KLRCA, Kuala Lumpur Regional…...
May 9 Declared Public Holiday: Do Employers Need to Observe it?

Apr 11, 2018 | Employment Law

9th May 2018 has been declared as a public holiday. The Prime Minister’s Office said that the public holiday declaration is…...
Must Your Employer Give You Time Off to Vote?

Apr 10, 2018 | Employment Law

The Election Commission has announced that Malaysia will go to the polls on 9 May 2018 (Wednesday). In the short…...
Can Your Employer Reduce Your Salary?

Apr 05, 2018 | Employment Law

The thought of having one’s salary reduced by an employer is often a difficult pill to swallow. In the business…...
Case Spotlight: Fired for Facebook Comments

Apr 03, 2018 | Employment Law

Should an employee be held accountable for postings made on their personal Facebook account? The recent Industrial Court case of…...
Tourism Tax: Hotels, Airbnb and Me?

Mar 26, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial, Tax

Effective 1 September 2017, foreign nationals who stay at an accommodation premise in Malaysia are subject to a tourism tax…...
What is the Singapore International Commercial Court?

Mar 13, 2018 | Dispute Resolution

The Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC“) was established with the aim to further boost Singapore’s position as a leading forum…...
What You Need to Know About Limitation Clauses

Mar 08, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial

“In no event will A be liable for any lost profits, loss of business, loss of use, loss of goodwill,…...
KLRCA now known as Asian International Arbitration Centre

Mar 02, 2018 | Dispute Resolution

Effective 28 February 2018, the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) will now be known as the Asian International…...
Minority Protection of Shareholders

Feb 14, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial

Power and control in a company ultimately depends on a shareholder’s equity interest in the company and their representation in…...