by DNH (BD) | May 22, 2026 | Tax
Case law summary of Prima Cahaya Sdn Bhd v. Pemungut Duti Setem (Case Reference: [2024] 8 CLJ 109) This case concerns a legal dispute over whether the market value for stamp duty assessment should be based on a government valuation or the actual transaction price of a...
by DNH (BD) | May 21, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Under Para 1, General Exemptions of the First Schedule of the Malaysian Stamp Act 1949, instruments executed by or on behalf of or in favour of the “Ruler of a State” or the “Government of Malaysia or of any State” are generally exempt from stamp duty, subject to the...
by DNH (BD) | May 18, 2026 | Dispute Resolution
Our firm recently successfully acted for a company director seeking to give effect to their resignation, after the company secretary refused to lodge the necessary notification with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (“SSM”). While the dispute arose from what...
by DNH (BD) | May 15, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Stamp duty has become an increasingly prominent topic in Malaysia following the recent transition to the stamp duty self-assessment system (“STSDS”) kicked off in January 2026. In our previous article, we explored key practical insights and common misconceptions about...
by DNH (BD) | May 12, 2026 | Employment Law
Employers are generally expected to issue a show cause letter before taking disciplinary action against an employee. This forms part of procedural fairness, allowing the employee an opportunity to explain or defend themselves before any decision is made. However, is a...
