![Nike Global Trading BV, Singapore Branch v Pemungut Duti Setem, Malaysia [2025] MLJU 2768](https://dnh.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/28-Nov-Cover-1080x631.png)
by DNH (BD) | Nov 28, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
Introduction The Court of Appeal in Nike Global Trading BV, Singapore Branch v Pemungut Duti Setem, Malaysia [2025] MLJU 2768 delivered a landmark decision that provides much-needed clarity on the application of stamp duty to novation agreements. The judgment...
![Significant Impact for Stamp Duty on Loan Agreements [Court of Appeal Decision in Pemungut Duti Setem v Ann Joo Integrated Steel]](https://dnh.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/26-Nov-Cover-1080x630.png)
by DNH (BD) | Nov 26, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
The Court of Appeal of Malaysia in Pemungut Duti Setem v Ann Joo Integrated Steel Sdn Bhd [2025] 1 MLJ 141 delivered a landmark judgment considering (i) whether a loan instrument qualifies as an instrument under Item 22(1)(b) of the First Schedule of the Stamp Act...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 21, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
In Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow v Grandfoods Sdn Bhd & Anor and other appeals [2025] MLJU 819, the Malaysian Court of Appeal (“COA”) recently considered a specific legal question: whether a director scheduled to retire by rotation under the company’s Articles of...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 3, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
On 14 July 2025, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced via a media statement that all exports, transshipments, and transit of Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips of United States origin will now require a Strategic Trade Permit (STA...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 30, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
This article aims to equip business owners and company directors with basic knowledge of Malaysia’s competition law framework to help them navigate compliance and make informed decisions. In Malaysia’s competitive business landscape, companies naturally strive to grow...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 18, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is intended for companies or businesses required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Personal Data Protection Commissioner (“Commissioner”). The Commissioner has issued new guidelines under the...
