by DNH (BD) | Jul 23, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
To improve voluntary stamping compliance under the new self-assessment system, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“HASiL”) issued the new Stamp Duty Audit Framework on 20 April 2026 (“2026 Framework”). The framework took effect on 1 January 2026 and replaces the...
by DNH (BD) | Jul 17, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
As businesses increasingly leverage social media to engage consumers and differentiate their products, comparative marketing and public commentary on competitors’ products have become common commercial strategies. However, the recent High Court decision in...
by DNH (BD) | Jul 9, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
As businesses increasingly rely on automation, it’s important to understand when automated decision-making and profiling may trigger legal obligations under Malaysia’s personal data protection framework. Malaysia’s ADMP Guideline introduces key...
by DNH (BD) | Jun 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In Malaysia’s contemporaneous mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, share sales and asset sales are typically the two most commonly used transaction structures. Whether a business is expanding, a private equity firm is deploying capital, or a foreign investment...
by DNH (BD) | Jun 25, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
In Malaysia, stamp duty compliance remains a critical yet often misunderstood area of law, especially for businesses with high volumes of agreements such as employment contracts, service agreements, leases, and novation deeds. With the shift to the self-assessment...
by DNH (BD) | Jun 19, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to startup founders, private limited companies, investors, venture capital funds, angel investors, and legal or corporate advisors operating in Malaysia. It provides an overview of the Employee Share Option Plan (“ESOP”) and key legal,...
