by DNH (BD) | Mar 18, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
A chargeable instrument must be stamped with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“HASiL”) within 30 days from the date of its execution in Malaysia, or within 30 days from the date it is first received in Malaysia if it is executed abroad. Failure to stamp within...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 12, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to companies involved in the sale of goods in Malaysia. It provides an overview of the concept of “Lemon Law”, the current legal position under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and highlights the potential legal implications for businesses...
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...
