by DNH (BD) | Feb 28, 2025 | Dispute Resolution
Introduction The Federal Court case of Telekom Malaysia Bhd v Obnet Sdn Bhd [2024] MLJU 2661 highlights a significant legal issue surrounding arbitration procedures under the Arbitration Act 2005 (“AA 2005”). It discusses the validity of an oral decision under the...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 25, 2025 | Employment Law
In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies frequently undergo restructuring to improve efficiency and better align resources with their goals. As part of these changes, reporting lines may shift, which is often necessary for the company’s growth. However,...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 21, 2025 | Employment Law
Sometimes, an individual can wear multiple hats in a company – such as being both a director and an employee, as we previously wrote here. Similarly, a shareholder can also be an employee and/or a director. Each hat has different obligations, responsibilities and...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 17, 2025 | Dispute Resolution
This Federal Court case of Abdul Rashid bin Mohamad Isa v PTT International Trading Pte Ltd [2024] 5 MLJ 1 explores a critical question in bankruptcy law: does the withdrawal of a creditor’s petition terminate the entirety of bankruptcy proceedings? It examines...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 7, 2025 | Employment Law
In Ng Ying Yiing v Symphony Life Berhad [Award No. 1678 of 2024], an employee (who was also the Group Chief Financial Officer) was hastily terminated on purported grounds of misconduct. This case highlights the pitfalls to avoid, especially when dealing with a...