by DNH (BD) | Sep 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
For decades, Malaysian company law has given minority shareholders two very different tools when a dispute breaks out within a company: the oppression remedy under section 346 of the Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) and the statutory derivative action under...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
According to the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Pemungut Duti Setem v. GTP Network Sdn Bhd [2026] CLJU 2259, the answer is no. This article outlines the key legal issues and decisions of the Court of Appeal, which reinforces the Federal Court’s 2025...
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by DNH (BD) | Sep 18, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Many private and family-owned companies are run informally. Salaries get bumped up, loans get taken when cash is needed, dividends often made without proper corporate approval and no one thinks twice about it, because “it’s a family business” or...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 15, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
With Merdeka and Malaysia Day often inspiring patriotic-themed campaigns, often time businesses may incorporate national elements such as the Jalur Gemilang into their advertisements or promotional materials. However, businesses should be aware that the use of certain...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
As businesses grow, one of the key challenges is retaining talented employees. Many business owners use incentives to motivate and retain their workforce, with cash bonuses and Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) being two of the most common options. This article...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 27, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
KEY IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES On 4 June 2026, the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) issued Online Public Consultation No. 2/2026¹ proposing several amendments to the Food Regulations 1985. One of the key proposals is the introduction of a new Regulation 18BA...
