by DNH (BD) | Jan 16, 2026 | Employment Law
The Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) has released a statement announcing that 1 February 2026 (Sunday) is gazetted as a public holiday for both Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day. For private sector employers in the Federal Territories who observe...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 14, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump undertook an official visit to Malaysia on 26 and 27 October 2025, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The leaders discussed efforts to strengthen cooperation in the areas...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 7, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In the early rush to raise capital, many startups issue a series of convertible securities including SAFEs, KISSs, convertible notes, side letters, discount agreements and valuation caps, often across different rounds, timings, terms, and involve different investor...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 31, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
Following the rollout of Phase 1 of the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (“STSDS”), duty payers are obliged to submit stamp duty returns and conduct self-assessments of the stamp duty payable for instruments or agreements relating to rentals or leases, general...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 23, 2025 | Employment Law
The Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) prevents employers from deducting from an employee’s wages unless allowed under the EA. A key provision to consider is Section 24, which breaks down the categories of authorised deductions into these broad categories: Deductions which...
