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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 (Act 861): Responsibilities of Energy Consumers In a significant stride towards sustainable energy use, Malaysia has enacted the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 (Act 861). This comprehensive law is designed to...

Summary of Key Amendments to The Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (“AMLA 2001”) The Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Amendment Bill (“Bill”) was passed by...

STRENGTHENING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: UPDATES ON THE REVISED GUIDELINES ON LABUAN MONEY BROKER BUSINESS Introduction On 9 September 2024, the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA) unveiled the revised Guidelines on the Establishment of Money Broking Business in...

Illegal Deposit-Taking: A Legal Perspective on Implications and Recovery for Victims Understanding Illegal Deposit-Taking Illegal deposit-taking can be defined as an individual or entity accepting, receiving or managing deposits such as cash or precious metals without...

EU ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT: IMPLICATIONS FOR MALAYSIAN BUSINESSES Introduction Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) applications shape various aspects of your life in profound ways. They determine the information you encounter online by predicting the content most...

The Legal Implications of Unregistered Franchises: An Analysis of Dr HK Fong Brainbuilder Pte Ltd v SG-Maths Sdn Bhd & Ors Introduction The case of Dr HK Fong Brainbuilder Pte Ltd v SG-Maths Sdn Bhd & Ors[1] is significant in the context of Malaysian franchise...

Code of Conduct (Best Practice) for Internet Messaging Service Providers and Social Media Service Providers in Malaysia On October 22, 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) launched a public consultation for its draft Code of Conduct...

National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics: Everything You Need to Know As the digital landscape evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force across industries, influencing everything from healthcare to finance and even entertainment....

Understanding Freezing and Seizure Orders under AMLATFPUAA 2001 Within the purview of Section 44 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA)1, the issuance of a freezing order by an enforcement...

New Regulatory Framework for Internet Messaging Service and Social Media Service Providers – Creating safer online environment and protecting individuals online  In the wake of Malaysian Tik Tok influencer, Esha’s tragic death linked to online harassments and death...

In a world where social media is a powerful digital marketing tool, to stand out and establish a strong brand presence is important. Franchising and licensing are two business models utilising commercial contracts that allow the sharing of specific brand elements in...

Introduction  In Malaysia, the tradition of confinement, or pantang, is a deeply rooted aspect of postpartum care, providing new mothers with specialized attention to support their recovery after giving birth. With the growing demand for such care, confinement centres...

Introduction to the Digital Era The rapid evolution of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has propelled the world into a digital age where technologies such as mobile, social media, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and...

Last year, our Associate, Aryn Rozali has shared a comprehensive article on ‘General Overview on PDPA Compliance in Malaysia’. In that piece, Aryn highlighted the anticipated amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), and today we are thrilled to...

With the advancement of technology and the widespread use of the internet in all walks of life, there is an unfortunate increase of risk and exposure to online scams. Online scams are activities where computers or network equipment are used as mediums to commit...

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a pivotal technological advancement capable of autonomously analysing environments and executing actions to achieve specific objectives.[1] Essentially, AI refers to the technology that enables machines to perform...

In the recent years, Malaysia has intensified its efforts in combating corporate corruption, culminating in the introduction of Section 17A into the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act through an amendment in 2018. This significant legal development, which...

Introduction The Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 ("CA 2024") was enforced on 1 April 2024 addresses a number of areas regarding the corporate governance framework and corporate rescue mechanism. This article will focus on the discussion on of the amendment which is the...

On 21 March 2022, the Dewan Rakyat has taken a further step in passing the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022 (‘Bill’) to amend the Employment Act 1955 (‘EA 1955’). The said Bill was passed in Dewan Negara on 30 March 2022 and assented on 26 April 2022 and gazetted as...

INTRODUCTION On 22 December 2021, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has informed that Part II (Inability to Perform Contractual Obligations) of the Temporary Measures to Reduce the Impact of...

Introduction The Hire Purchase Act 1967 (herein after referred to as “HPA”) is commonly used for the purpose of sale and purchase of motor cycle and car. Hire Purchase is the hiring of goods with the option to buy the goods at the end of the hire purchase term....

Understanding Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (“LLP”) is a new corporate vehicle introduced by the enactment of Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012. LLP combines the features and benefits of a private limited company...