by DNH (BD) | Feb 13, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
One of the most common agonizing mistakes that frustrate founders of early-stage startups is raising funds from numerous individual investors who each hold shares directly in the company. Yes, it is perfectly possible and legal under the Companies Act 2016 to have up...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 3, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to all organisations in Malaysia that collect, store, and process personal data (“Data Controller”) under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and its amendments (“Act”). This Guideline sets out the procedure for a Data Controller to notify...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 23, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to healthcare businesses and providers as it explains the new Ministry of Health (“MOH”) Guideline on Online Healthcare Services 2025 (“the Guideline”), which regulates how new business models in the medical industry such as virtual clinics...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
The Court of Appeal in Golden Wheel Credit Sdn Bhd v Dato Siah Teong Din [2025] MLJU 2245 recently considered whether a moneylending agreement that failed to comply with the Moneylenders Act 1951 (“MLA”) was merely void or also illegal. The decision clarifies whether...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 14, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump undertook an official visit to Malaysia on 26 and 27 October 2025, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The leaders discussed efforts to strengthen cooperation in the areas...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 7, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In the early rush to raise capital, many startups issue a series of convertible securities including SAFEs, KISSs, convertible notes, side letters, discount agreements and valuation caps, often across different rounds, timings, terms, and involve different investor...
