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Consumer Protection or Commercial Sabotage? The Legal Risks of Comparative Marketing in the Digital Age

Consumer Protection or Commercial Sabotage? The Legal Risks of Comparative Marketing in the Digital Age

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...
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling Guideline (“ADMP”)

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling Guideline (“ADMP”)

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...
Stamp Duty Considerations in Malaysian M&A Transactions (Share Sales vs Asset Sales)

Stamp Duty Considerations in Malaysian M&A Transactions (Share Sales vs Asset Sales)

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...
Stamp Duty Exemption vs Remission vs Relief: What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know

Stamp Duty Exemption vs Remission vs Relief: What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know

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...
Employee Share Option Plan (“ESOP”) in Fundraising of Private Limited Companies in Malaysia

Employee Share Option Plan (“ESOP”) in Fundraising of Private Limited Companies in Malaysia

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,...
Key Insights on the Revised Guidelines on Unlisted Capital Market Products under the Lodge and Launch Framework (“Guidelines”) effective 30 March 2026

Key Insights on the Revised Guidelines on Unlisted Capital Market Products under the Lodge and Launch Framework (“Guidelines”) effective 30 March 2026

by DNH (BD) | May 29, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

The Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”) has updated the Guidelines, which came into effect on 30 March 2026. The revision regulates the issuance of private debt notes and Islamic private debt notes by private companies to specified persons. This update strengthens...
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