by DNH (BD) | Jun 4, 2024 | Employment Law
In CSY v Lepcon Tools (M) Sdn Bhd (Award No. 1 of 2024) the Industrial Court took a stern stance against an employee who failed to respect the Industrial Court’s system by ordering her to pay costs to her employer after her unfair dismissal claim was rejected. The...
by DNH (BD) | May 31, 2024 | Employment Law
While trade unions are entitled to lodge trade disputes complaints, are employers always on the defensive? After all, there may be instances where employers are legitimately aggrieved by the actions of the trade union. In the employers’ arsenal of rights, section...
by DNH (BD) | May 30, 2024 | Tax
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was a form of value-added tax in Malaysia. Under the GST regime, businesses could claim back the GST paid for business expenses through an input tax credit mechanism. Regulation 46(1) of the GST Regulations allows businesses to claim...
by DNH (BD) | May 27, 2024 | Employment Law
Enforcing post-termination confidentiality obligations is often easier said than done. Former employers can often face difficulties in obtaining the evidence to substantiate their complaints. To enforce such obligations, the former employer must show evidence of such...
by DNH (BD) | May 24, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
Under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act 2005, parties in arbitration may apply to the High Court for interim measures, including security for costs. In the case of Perbadanan Pengurusan City Plaza v Sigma Elevator (M) Sdn Bhd [2023] MLJU 3091, the Court of Appeal...
