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Case Spotlight: When Misconduct Allegations Are Linked to Medical Conditions

Case Spotlight: When Misconduct Allegations Are Linked to Medical Conditions

by DNH (BD) | Jul 2, 2026 | Employment Law

Employers are expected to observe due process when dealing with misconduct cases. This includes conducting proper investigations, issuing clear charges, and affording employees an opportunity to be heard. However, does the obligation go further where the alleged...
Stamp Duty Considerations in Malaysian M&A Transactions (Share Sales vs Asset Sales)

Stamp Duty Considerations in Malaysian M&A Transactions (Share Sales vs Asset Sales)

by DNH (BD) | Jun 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia’s contemporaneous mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, share sales and asset sales are typically the two most commonly used transaction structures. Whether a business is expanding, a private equity firm is deploying capital, or a foreign investment...
Case Spotlight: When I.T. Breaches Employee Privacy

Case Spotlight: When I.T. Breaches Employee Privacy

by DNH (BD) | Jun 26, 2026 | Employment Law

The Industrial Court recently examined whether the dismissal of a long-serving IT executive for abusing system access and harassing a colleague was lawful. In TAR v Bursa Malaysia Berhad [Award No. 582 of 2026], the Court deliberated on the boundaries of employee...
Stamp Duty Exemption vs Remission vs Relief: What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know

Stamp Duty Exemption vs Remission vs Relief: What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know

by DNH (BD) | Jun 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia, stamp duty compliance remains a critical yet often misunderstood area of law, especially for businesses with high volumes of agreements such as employment contracts, service agreements, leases, and novation deeds. With the shift to the self-assessment...
Case Spotlight: Venting Workplace Frustrations on Social Media

Case Spotlight: Venting Workplace Frustrations on Social Media

by DNH (BD) | Jun 22, 2026 | Employment Law

Introduction Social media activity can be used as a ground for dismissal, as employers increasingly scrutinize the same, even those made after working hours or in private forums. While the Federal Constitution grants employees the right to freedom of speech, this...
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