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“Ali Baba” Arrangements: When a Subcontract Becomes Unenforceable

“Ali Baba” Arrangements: When a Subcontract Becomes Unenforceable

by DNH (BD) | Jul 30, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Subcontracting arrangements play an important role in the delivery of construction projects. However, not every arrangement described as a “subcontract” will necessarily be recognised as such in law. In a recent High Court decision in Alor Setar...
Legal Updates on Stamp Duty Audit Framework (2026 Edition)

Legal Updates on Stamp Duty Audit Framework (2026 Edition)

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...
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...
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