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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
