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Can a Company Resolution Form a Binding Agreement?

Can a Company Resolution Form a Binding Agreement?

by DNH (BD) | Oct 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

In many Malaysian companies, particularly family-owned and closely held businesses, commercial arrangements are often documented through board or members’ resolutions rather than separate, formally executed agreements. This may include arrangements between a company...
What Businesses Need To Know About The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026

What Businesses Need To Know About The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026

by DNH (BD) | Oct 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026 (“Bill”), which seeks to amend the Competition Act 2010 (“CA”), has been passed by the Dewan Rakyat on 6 July 2026 and subsequently by the Dewan Negara on 27 July 2026. The amendments represent an important development in...
Stamp Duty Legal Update: Stamping Submission on Employment Contracts and Exempt Instruments

Stamp Duty Legal Update: Stamping Submission on Employment Contracts and Exempt Instruments

by DNH (BD) | Oct 14, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

On 7 August 2026, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (HASiL) issued an official media release setting out clear confirmation on stamp duty treatment and endorsement procedures for employment contracts as well as instruments under Exemption and General Exemption...
Key Considerations for Foreigners Doing Business in Malaysia

Key Considerations for Foreigners Doing Business in Malaysia

by DNH (BD) | Oct 2, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Malaysia is an attractive destination for businesses looking to establish operations, offering a strategic location in Southeast Asia, solid infrastructure and a skilled workforce. However, setting up and running a business in Malaysia involves more than simply...
Drag-Along Rights: Enabling a Smooth and Complete Exit

Drag-Along Rights: Enabling a Smooth and Complete Exit

by DNH (BD) | Sep 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

When a third-party purchaser offers to acquire a company, the majority shareholders may be willing to sell their shares, while one or more minority shareholders refuse to participate. This can create difficulties where the purchaser is only interested in acquiring the...
Stamp Duty Case Update: How is Stamp Duty Assessed on a Business Transfer and Share Subscription Agreement?

Stamp Duty Case Update: How is Stamp Duty Assessed on a Business Transfer and Share Subscription Agreement?

by DNH (BD) | Sep 28, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

This article discusses the High Court case of Petronas Dagangan Bhd v Pemungut Duti Setem [2025] MLJU 1904, which examines how stamp duty is assessed on a Business Transfer and Share Subscription Agreement. Case Background  On 9 March 2022, Petronas Dagangan Berhad...
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