Forest City Special Financial Zone : Everything You Need to Know

Forest City Special Financial Zone : Everything You Need to Know Introduction Once an ambitious real estate venture, Forest City is now the cornerstone of a revitalisation plan. On 20 September 2024, via the Keynote Address at the Forest City Special Financial Zone...

FREEZING & SEIZING UNDER AMLACFTPUA 2001

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...

MCMC NEW LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

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...

BANK KERJASAMA RAKYAT MALAYSIA BERHAD v GM HEALTHCARE

CAN A BORROWER ESCAPE REPAYMENT OF AN OUTSTANDING LOAN IF THE BANK BREACHES THE LOAN AGREEMENT OR FACILITY AGREEMENT? INTRODUCTION Can a borrower escape repayment of an outstanding loan if the bank breaches the loan agreement or facility agreement? This issue was...

CONTRACT OR REASONABLENESS TEST IN CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL

The Federal Court in Tan Lay Peng (in her capacity as the administratrix of the estate of Tan Leong Huat) v. RHB Bank Berhad had unanimously reaffirmed that the “contract test” is the proper standard for evaluating claims of constructive dismissal.[1] ...

Franchising vs Licensing

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...