by DNH (BD) | Oct 19, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
In Malaysia, an arbitration award can be set aside if it is in breach of the “rules of natural justice” (section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act 2005, or “the Act”). The Federal Court in Pancaran Prima Sdn Bhd v Iswarabena Sdn Bhd [Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-26-03 &...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 15, 2020 | Employment Law
The wage subsidy program (“WSP” or “PSU” which stands for Program Subsidi Upah) was first launched in April 2020 as part of the government’s initiative to help businesses cope with headcount costs, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PSU is administered by the Social...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 12, 2020 | Real Estate
When looking for property in Malaysia, buyers generally have one of two options to choose where to buy from, that is either; buying a brand-new property directly from a Developer (new launches or ongoing construction), or buying it ‘sub-sale’ from an existing...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 5, 2020 | Corporate and Commercial
Directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance policy in Malaysia – Protecting the captains from the storm The Covid-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainties and businesses are bracing themselves for stormy weather and its ripple impact for the remainder of the...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 28, 2020 | Corporate and Commercial
As companies continue to push their businesses to be taken online in these recent times, it is increasingly common to see marketing promotions such as lucky draws, contests and competitions being organised on social media (for convenience, we will refer to them...