by DNH (BD) | Nov 6, 2026 | Employment Law
Under Paragraph 1 of the First Schedule to the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1992 (“IOPIA”), an international organisation may be granted immunity from suit and other legal process. Does this immunity bar an employee’s unlawful dismissal...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 4, 2026 | Employment Law
Can an employer’s town hall promises become legally binding? And can financial difficulties justify going back on them? In AirAsia Berhad v Eric Koh Kim Lai (Civil Appeal No. WA-16A-140-11/2024), the High Court considered whether AirAsia’s unpaid leave and furlough...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In many Malaysian companies, particularly family-owned and closely held businesses, commercial arrangements are often documented through board or members’ resolutions rather than separate, formally executed agreements. This may include arrangements between a company...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026 (“Bill”), which seeks to amend the Competition Act 2010 (“CA”), has been passed by the Dewan Rakyat on 6 July 2026 and subsequently by the Dewan Negara on 27 July 2026. The amendments represent an important development in...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 16, 2026 | Employment Law
Can an employer lawfully dismiss an employee who failed to disclose a past criminal conviction during the recruitment process? In DKM v Joe Green Precast Sdn. Bhd. [Award No. 1619 of 2026], the Industrial Court examined whether concealing a criminal conviction for...
