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Case Spotlight: Defamation by Half-Truths

Aug 30, 2024 | Dispute Resolution

“This concept (of half-truth) would create legal absurdities as the appellant was found liable for defamation based on the statement…...
New Guideline on Hybrid Instruments and Their Tax Treatments

Aug 28, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter

The Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”) has issued a new guideline that provides clarity on the tax treatment of various financial…...
Amendments to Occupational Safety and Health Laws

Aug 15, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter

Effective from 1 June 2024, significant amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (“OSHA”) and the repeal of…...
Case Spotlight - Employee Claiming Constructive Dismissal Bound by Reasons Stated in Resignation Letter

Aug 13, 2024 | Employment Law

In a constructive dismissal case, is the aggrieved employee bound by the reasons stated in his resignation letter, or can…...
Employees' Social Security (Amendment) Act 2024 and Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Act 2024

Aug 09, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter

On 25 June 2024, two significant amendments were passed: the Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Employment Insurance…...
Case Spotlight: Non-Compliance with an Industrial Court Award

Jul 29, 2024 | Employment Law

What happens when an Industrial Court Award is handed down but one party refuses to comply with it? In such…...
Case Spotlight: The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2024

Jul 26, 2024 | Dispute Resolution

The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2024 (“Bill”) was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on 16 July 2024, and passed by the…...
Case Spotlight - Fixed Term Employee Deemed Permanent Employee

Jul 20, 2024 | Employment Law

In Muhamad Fawaid bin Daud v Airod Sdn Bhd [Award No. 836 of 2024], the Industrial Court considered whether: (a)…...
Case Spotlight: Consequences of Non-Payment of Arbitration Deposit

Jul 12, 2024 | Dispute Resolution

Case Spotlight: Consequences of Non-Payment of Arbitration Deposit In arbitration the common practice is for parties to share arbitration costs…...
Case Spotlight - Mandatory Referral of Unfair Dismissal Claims to the Industrial Court

Jun 21, 2024 | Employment Law

Case Spotlight: Mandatory Referral of Unfair Dismissal Claims to the Industrial Court Effective 1.1.2021, the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (IRA…...
Case Spotlight: What is a Genuine Redundancy?

Jun 19, 2024 | Employment Law

Case Spotlight: What is a Genuine Redundancy? The concept of redundancy often presents complex challenges for both employers and employees.…...
Case Spotlight - Federal Court Reaffirms Test of Constructive Dismissal

Jun 14, 2024 | Employment Law

Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns due to the conduct of their employer, which leaves them with no reasonable…...
Managing Non-Recognised Unions in the Workplace

Jun 12, 2024 | Employment Law

Recognised trade unions under the Industrial Relations Act 1967 ought to be given due regard by employers in workplace matters.…...
Case Spotlight: Citing Contract Clauses in Adjudication

Jun 08, 2024 | Dispute Resolution

The Federal Court handed down a decision which saw divergence in the conclusions reached by the panel, and is one…...
What is the AIAC Fast Track Procedure?

Jun 06, 2024 | Dispute Resolution

The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)’s Fast Track Procedure under the AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023 provides for expedited arbitration proceedings,…...