by DNH (BD) | Sep 25, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
It is common for agreements to have clauses that provide for termination upon the liquidation of a party to that agreement. However, the Court of Appeal case of Peninsula Education (Setia Alam) Sdn Bhd (previously known as Segi International Learning Alliance Sdn Bhd)...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 23, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
The Federal Court of Malaysia recently delivered a landmark judgment, resolving key issues related to pre-emptive rights and shareholders’ approval, significantly impacting the corporate governance landscape in Malaysia. This ruling, arising from Concrete Parade...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 20, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
Key Summary The Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 introduces significant changes to the Companies Act 2016, particularly in establishing a disclosure and reporting framework for beneficial ownership in companies. The term “beneficial owner” has been expanded to include...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 30, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
“This concept (of half-truth) would create legal absurdities as the appellant was found liable for defamation based on the statement she did not make” argued counsel in a recent case before the Federal Court of Malaysia. Despite this contention, the Court rules in...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 28, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
The Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”) has issued a new guideline that provides clarity on the tax treatment of various financial instruments (“Guideline”). The Guideline begins by outlining the general characteristics of equity and debt instruments, emphasizing the...
