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From Legislative Reform To Practical Guidance: Key Amendments To Malaysia's PDPA And The Launch Of Cross-Border Transfer Guidelines

Malaysia's data protection landscape has recently undergone a profound transformation, with the phased implementation of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 ("PDPA Amendment")...

Malaysia Privacy

MB

Mayer Brown

Lessons From McKinsey 2025 For Better Tariff Management Among Malaysian SMEs

Tariffs are rising but most Malaysian SMEs overpay duty by 5–10%. McKinsey's 2025 "geopolitical nerve-centre" model translates perfectly to Malaysia when paired with six local legal levers: correct HS codes...

Malaysia International

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

EUDR 2025–2026: What Malaysian Palm‑Oil, Rubber And Wood Exporters Must Know And Do Next

Starting on 30 December 2025, the EU Deforestation Regulation will admit Malaysian palm-oil, rubber and timber products only if each shipment is demonstrably deforestation-free and produced in full conformity with Malaysian law...

Malaysia Compliance

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Malaysia's SST Expansion From 1 July 2025: A Practical Guide For Businesses

Starting 1 July 2025, Malaysia's Sales and Service Tax (SST) regime will reach deeper into supply chains, taxing a broader list of goods and, for the first time, a large swathe of services that previously fell outside the net.

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

5 Reasons You Need To Add An AI Addendum To Your Contract

Malaysia Technology

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Understanding Director Responsibilities And Liabilities Under Common Law And The Companies Act 2016

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

How To Set Up A Company Or Business In Sarawak

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

New Qualifying Criteria For Audit Exemption Starting 1 January 2025

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Case Law Discourse On The Non-Compliance Or Breach Of Express Conditions Of Alienated Land

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Racing The Clock: Liquidated Ascertained Damages Claims Revisited In The Wake Of The Obata-Ambak Holdings Case

Malaysia Real Estate

AA

Azmi & Associates

Legal Perspective: Essential Factors For Foreign Investors To Consider Prior To Purchasing Or Leasing Land In Malaysia In 2024

Malaysia Government

AA

Azmi & Associates

Recoverability Of Liquidated Ascertained Damages

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Remedies For Breach Of Contract Under Malaysian Law

Malaysia Commercial

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

What Constitutes Frustrating An Offer Under The Malaysian Code Of Takeover And Mergers?

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Insight Plus - Q2 2025

Malaysia Finance

LI

Labuan IBFC Inc

EUDR 2025–2026: What Malaysian Palm‑Oil, Rubber And Wood Exporters Must Know And Do Next

Malaysia Compliance

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Building A Respectful Workplace: Key Strategies To Address Sexual Harassment

Malaysia Employment

AA

Azmi & Associates

Mergers & Acquisitions Comparative Guide

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

Exit Strategy From Malaysia: Why You Should Consider Voluntary Winding Up

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Corporate Liability For Corruption Under S.17A Of The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Act 2009

On 4 April 4 2018, the Malaysian Parliament passed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill 2018, which amends the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act 2009.

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Conditions Precedent In Construction Contracts

In most construction contracts, in particular the standard forms contract such as the PAM Contract 2018, AIAC Standard Form of Building Contract 2019,...

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Navigating The Digital Marketplace: Key Considerations For Consumers And Online Business Owners

Electronic contracts have become an integral element in fostering smooth transactions in the contemporary landscape of business transactions.

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Setting Aside Adjudication Decisions Under CIPAA: Growing Judicial Trends

Since its introduction in 2014, the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (‘CIPAA') and its effects have been widely felt throughout the construction industry.

Worldwide Real Estate

Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair

Is Initialling Each Page Essential? Unveiling The Legal And Practical Truths About Contract Validity

Malaysia Commercial

Lee & Poh

Why You Should Never Skip Legal Due Diligence In An M&A Transaction

Malaysia Commercial

DH

Donovan & Ho

25 Startups – Confidentiality Matters: Legal Considerations And Practical Tips For Malaysian Startups

Malaysia Privacy

Veon Szu & Kok Thye

How To Amend A Signed Contract In Malaysia?

Malaysia Commercial

Lee & Poh

The Use Of Emojis In Business Communications: Exploring Emojis & Acceptance In Contracts

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

MyCC Issues Another Proposed Decision For Bid Rigging Against Seven Enterprises

Malaysia Commercial

WC

Wen & Co

Angel Or Devil? MLM And Pyramid Schemes In The Eyes Of The Law

Malaysia Commercial

CK Law

Fraudulent Trading - Directors' Personal Liability And The Duty Of Good Faith In Negotiations

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

A Lighter Footprint: ESG In Construction Contracts

Malaysia Environment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[TMT] Mastering IT Agreements: Managing Change Requests

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Angel Or Devil? MLM And Pyramid Schemes In The Eyes Of The Law

In recent years, entrepreneurship and start-ups are rapidly becoming a trend. Everyone wants to be the "boss" of their own life and own businesses; with hopes of reaching that "pot of gold" at the end of the rainbow.

Malaysia Commercial

CK Law

Fraudulent Trading - Directors' Personal Liability And The Duty Of Good Faith In Negotiations

The Federal Court had the opportunity to consider novel questions of law concerning fraudulent trading under S 540, Companies Act 2016...

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

A Lighter Footprint: ESG In Construction Contracts

Societal shifts in values have persuaded businesses to demonstrate their ESG contributions and reduce the environmental and social harm they may cause...

Malaysia Environment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[TMT] Mastering IT Agreements: Managing Change Requests

As projects progress, stakeholders often identify necessary changes to the original plan. These changes can range from minor adjustments to major alterations to the project's scope, timeline, or budget.

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

LHAG Insights Alert 20230516: Mastering IT Agreements: Managing Change Requests

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

What To Do If A Bank Decides To Terminate Its Relationship With Customers And Remedies Available For

There are circumstances where a bank may use its discretion to terminate contractual relationship with the customer and close the customer's account without disclosing any reasons for such termination.

Malaysia Finance

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Crisis To Action: Responding To Data Breaches

Data breaches have become increasingly rampant in recent years and Malaysia is no exception. The consequences of data breaches for companies can be devastating...

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Legal Remedies For Scams

The commercial crimes investigation department (CCID) of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) reports that between 2020 and May 2022

Malaysia Criminal

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

The Iconic Case To The Heirs Of The Sultan Of Sulu vs. Malaysia

The case of the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu vs. Malaysia has every reason to become a textbook source for international arbitration courses.

Malaysia Litigation

Q

Queritius

Claim For Liquidated Ascertained Damages And Late Delivery Of Vacant Possession

Malaysia Real Estate

CC

Chooi & Company + Cheang & Ariff

Oral Promises, Are They Enforceable?

Malaysia Commercial

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Change In Materials Specified In The SPA Without Consent - What Rights Does A Purchaser Have?

Malaysia Real Estate

BP

Bodipalar Ponnudurai De Silva

Interest In Interest? Application Of Interest Not Regulated Under The Moneylenders Act 1951: Summerhay Development Sdn Bhd v Ivory Ascent Sdn Bhd [08(f)-415-09/2022]

Malaysia Consumer

SD

Shearn Delamore & Co.

Case Update: Not The Role Of The Courts To Improve The Terms Of A Document As Contracts Are To Be Interpreted Objectively

Malaysia Commercial

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Contracting For Oil And Gas Sector In Malaysia –Understanding SWEC Code In Malaysia

Malaysia Energy

AA

Azmi & Associates

Sanctions And Material Adverse Change Provisions

Malaysia Real Estate

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Can A Standard Form Of Contract Be Implied By The Conduct Of The Parties?

Malaysia Real Estate

BP

Bodipalar Ponnudurai De Silva

Does A Management Corporation Have A Right To Bring An Action Against A Developer?

Malaysia Real Estate

BP

Bodipalar Ponnudurai De Silva

How Does The COVID-19 Act Affect Tenancy Agreements In Malaysia?

Malaysia Real Estate

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

FAQ On How To Prevent Or Resist The Calling Of A Performance Bond

Malaysia Real Estate

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Legality Of Backdating Agreements

Malaysia Commercial

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Points For Consideration Of The Buyer In Due Diligence For Oil & Gas Upstream Assets Acquisition

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Cell vs Pure: Horses For Courses

Malaysia Finance

LI

Labuan IBFC Inc

Performance Bonds And Bank Guarantees: Interpretations And Demands

Malaysia Real Estate

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

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