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,...
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...
by DNH (BD) | May 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This document sets out Malaysia’s DPO Competency Framework under the PDPA 2010 and 2024 Amendment, defining the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required of a Data Protection Officer. It highlights six key areas: advisory support, risk management, compliance...
by DNH (BD) | May 22, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
On 30 April 2026, the Department of Personal Data Protection issued the Personal Data Protection Guideline: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), which provides practical guidance on when and how organisations should conduct DPIAs under the Personal Data...
by DNH (BD) | May 21, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
Under Para 1, General Exemptions of the First Schedule of the Malaysian Stamp Act 1949, instruments executed by or on behalf of or in favour of the “Ruler of a State” or the “Government of Malaysia or of any State” are generally exempt from stamp duty, subject to the...
