by Donovan & Ho | May 26, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial
Our associate Jane Tan contributed an article to Data Guidance’s “Data Protection Law & Policy” journal. She explores the effect of the new Personal Data (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2016 which came into force on 15 March 2016....
by Donovan & Ho | May 22, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial
We have recently completed a Personal Data & Privacy Act (“PDPA”) compliance exercise for a local SME client which owns several car service centres across Malaysia. After a short introductory discussion, Management recognised the business and reputational value in...
by Donovan & Ho | Apr 26, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial
Our partner Donovan was quoted in “Privacy This Week” by Data Guidance, where he shared his views on the Personal Data Protection (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2016: “The option to compound offences would most likely be welcomed by...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 31, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law, Tax
In Part 1, we explored some FAQs about the basic mechanics and workings of an Employee Stock Option Scheme (“ESOS”). In Part 2, we address the basic tax implications on both the company and employee of an ESOS. As attractive and effective using ESOS may be,...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 2, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law
Note: This article was published on 2-Mar-2016. Subsequent to the publication of the article, the new Companies Act 2016 came into force on 31-Jan-2017. Section 129 of the Companies Act 2016 provides for similar obligations for the company to maintain a register of...
by Donovan & Ho | Feb 2, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Tax
In considering which business vehicle to use in Malaysia, the feature of a limited liability in a private limited company (Sendirian Berhad or ‘Sdn. Bhd.’) appeals to many. It allows the founder/shareholder to sleep better at night knowing that his personal wealth is...
