by DNH (BD) | Oct 23, 2019 | Corporate and Commercial
On 27 September 2019, Malaysia deposited its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol with the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”). The Madrid Protocol will take effect in Malaysia on 27 December 2019. The Madrid Protocol is an international...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 22, 2019 | #LegalFlix Videos
Our #LegalFlix video explains whether or not employee stock options are subjected to Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributions in Malaysia. You can also read the article in its entirety here....
by DNH (BD) | Oct 21, 2019 | Dispute Resolution
On 16 October 2019, the Federal Court in Jack-In-Pile (M) Sdn Bhd v Bauer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd [Federal Court Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-58-07/2018(B)] (“Bauer case”) ruled that the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (“CIPAA”), and the adjudication mechanism...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 15, 2019 | #LegalFlix Videos
Some employers in Malaysia believe fixed term contracts would make it easier to terminate employees as they need not renew the contract when it ends. Our #LegalFlix video touches on some fundamentals of fixed term contracts for ease of understanding. You can also...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 15, 2019 | Corporate and Commercial
Following the recent Budget speech that was announced on 11 October 2019, here are some key highlights that we think will impact the start-up ecosystem in Malaysia: Revised Income Tax Treatment for SMEs Effective from YA 2020, eligible SMEs will now be taxed at...
