by Donovan & Ho | Feb 2, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Tax
In considering which business vehicle to use in Malaysia, the feature of a limited liability in a private limited company (Sendirian Berhad or ‘Sdn. Bhd.’) appeals to many. It allows the founder/shareholder to sleep better at night knowing that his personal wealth is...
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 18, 2016 | Dispute Resolution
Q: Six months ago, a friend asked me for a loan of RM10,000, which he promised to pay back in a month. It has been six months now, and he has provided various excuses for why he needs more time. He has also borrowed from other friends but has not paid them back. I am...
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 12, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial
Companies may issue different classes of the same type of shares (e.g. ‘A’ ordinary shares and ‘B’ ordinary shares) or different types of shares (e.g. ordinary shares or preference shares). Different rights can be attached to different classes and types of shares for...
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 6, 2016 | Employment Law
As part of our continuing campaign to share our knowledge on legal matters, we have prepared another video in our 2 minute video series to cover basic information about unfair dismissal in Malaysia. More videos like these will be available later.
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 4, 2016 | Employment Law
Under Malaysian law, where an employee is subject to the Employment Act 1955 (“Act”), it is a statutory obligation imposed on the employer to conduct a “due inquiry” to ascertain whether an employee is guilty of misconduct before an employee can be dismissed or before...
