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...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 15, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
Effective from 1 June 2024, significant amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (“OSHA”) and the repeal of the Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (“FMA”) will introduce substantial changes affecting workplaces across Malaysia. Key Amendments and...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 13, 2024 | Employment Law
In a constructive dismissal case, is the aggrieved employee bound by the reasons stated in his resignation letter, or can he raise new grounds of constructive dismissal at the Industrial Court? The answer to this question would have a far-reaching impact on how...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 9, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
On 25 June 2024, two significant amendments were passed: the Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Act 2024. These changes are set to further impact the social security landscape for employers and...
