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September 2025 Issue

Key Updates In Industrial Relations Law: What The 2025 Amendments Mean For Employers And Unions

“Excuse me, do you mind” The Illusive Right of Privacy in Malaysia

One Law to Rule Them All: Inside Malaysia’s Consumer Credit Shake-Up

June 2025 Issue

Will This Amount Make Good The Loss In Goodwill

What ESG Means for SMEs - How It Supports Business and Growth

CIPAA 2012 - Key Insights for the Contractors

March 2025 Issue

Bridging Borders The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and its Transformative Impact on Regional Growth

Equitable Remedy of Account

Navigating Partial Revocation of Trademarks: Lessons from Transferwise Ltd v Public Bank Bhd

December 2024 Issue

The Unsettling Law On Housing Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) After Ang Ming Lee Has Finally Been Resolved

Countdown to Compliance Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 in Force Starting 1 January 2025

ESG Legal Framework in Malaysia: What Companies Need to Know

September 2024 Issue

The Global Web of Trademarks: Can Overseas Internet Use Constitute Trademark Use in Malaysia?

Unveiling Malaysia’s Cyber Security Act 2024: Strengthening Our Digital Fortress!

Carriage of cargo by air and liabilities of carriers

June 2024 Issue

Capital Gains Tax: What You Need to Know for Disposal of Shares of Unlisted Companies in Malaysia

Departing from Last-In-First-Out: The “Best Fit” Principle

The Power Of Design: A Beginner’s Guide To Industrial Design In Malaysia

April 2024 Issue

Franchising in Malaysia: What you need to know

Recent amendments to companies act 2016: enhancing transparency in beneficial ownership

“NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY, SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK”. Duty of Care in 5-Star Hospitality: Lessons from a Tragic Pool Incident

December 2023 Issue

“Can I Take Along Confidential Information When Leaving My Job?” New Perspectives On The Law Of Confidentiality

Non-Use Revocation and Trademark Survival

Directors’ Remuneration and Directors’ Service Contracts: Legal Requirements in Malaysia

September 2023 Issue

Reshaping Ownership: The Path to Freehold Status

Navigating the Franchise Landscape in Malaysia

The Right of a Lessor to Repossess Its Aircraft or Aircraft Engine

June 2023 Issue

Demystifying Trademark Disclaimers in the Branding Universe: What Unauthorised Users & Trademark Owners Need to Know

M&A: Shareholders’ Rights in Malaysia

Are You an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

March 2023 Issue

Stamp Duty Treatment for Transfer of Property by way of Love and Affection

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments under the Common Law

Cracking the Code: Malaysia's Latest Personal Data Law Overview

Sept 2022 Issue

5 Questions to ask before a Company Undertakes an IPO in Malaysia

The Aftershocks in the Housing Development Industry In Malaysia – The Ang Ming Lee Effect!

The Effects of Malaysia’s Minimum Wages Order 2022

Advisory on re-registration of franchises under the Malaysian Franchise Act 1998

June 2022 Issue

ESG in Malaysia and Legal Risks

The Passing of The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021: Threats to Labour Demand in Malaysia?

Patents (Amendment) Act 2022 – A Summary

Competition Case Update on the Federal Court Decision in MAS/ AirAsia v MyCC

March 2022 Issue

A step forward for data management: ASEAN Data Management Framework and ASEAN Model Standard Contractual Clauses for Cross Border Data Flows

Licensing of Digital Insurers & Takaful Operators

#MeToo – Proving Sexual Harassment

Statutory Protection for Employees Working From Home in Malaysia?

Update on the regulation of cloud services by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

Dec 2021 Issue

Post-Employment Restrictions: Non-Compete, Solicitation & Confidentiality

Schrems II and the GDPR – where does Malaysia stand?

Joint Liability vs Joint and Several Liability: A lawful distinction

Privileges for those Fully-Vaccinated in Malaysia – Is this a form of Discrimination?

Competition Case Update on the Court of Appeal Decision in MAS/AirAsia v MyCC

Sept 2021 Issue

Management Corporations Can Now Sue Property Developers in Malaysia – A New Class Action?

Accountant’s Liability – Is there a Limit for Statutory Audit?

Exclusivity of Pharmaceutical Data

Regulatory Update: Directors’ Independence of Public Listed Companies

July 2021 Issue

Caveat Emptor! – The New Scope and Powers of Homebuyers’ Tribunal

Landlords, Tenants and the Extended COVID-19 Act in Malaysia

Digital Transition – Is Malaysia Ready for It?

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March 2021 Issue

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March 2021

The Franchise Law Review Edition 8

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January 2021

International Hotel Law Review article

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February 2020

The Franchise Law Review Edition 7

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August 2019

Celebrating 30 Years : 1989 - 2019

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January 2019

Fantastic Drugs: The Curse Of Patent Cliff IP

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January 2019

The Financial Technology Regulatory Sandbox Framework

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August 2018

Corporate Rescue Mechanism under the Companies Act 2016

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May 2018

Malaysia - Personal Data Protection Briefing

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January 2018

Current Status for Protection to Retail Services for Trade Marks

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October 2017

Insolvency Law, Policy & Procedure

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June 2017

Key Highlights On The Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016

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March 2017

Key Changes Under The Malaysian Code On Take-Overs & Mergers 2016 & The Rules On Take-Overs, Mergers & Compulsory Acquisitions

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March 2017

The Franchise Law Review Edition 4

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October 2016

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Copyright 2017

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September 2016

Companies Bill 2015 - New Corporate Rescue Mechanisms

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August 2016

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Patents 2017

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July 2016

Get Acquainted with the Competition Act 2010 (Article was featured in the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners magazine and reproduced with permission from MIIP)

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May 2016

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Trade Marks 2016

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May 2016

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Copyright 2016

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April 2016

Impacts of TPPA on the labour sector

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November 2015

New Development to The Strata Titles Act 1985

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June 2015

Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Administration) Act 2015

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May 2015

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Trade Marks 2015 - May 2015

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April 2015

The Life Sciences Law Review

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March 2015

The Franchise Law Review Edition 2

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October 2014

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Copyright 2015

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October 2014

Private Mergers & Acquisitions in Malaysia

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July 2014

The Dominance and Monopolies Review

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May 2014

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Trade Marks 2014

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January 2014

We are celebrating 25 years, 1989 - 2014

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September 2013

Financial Services Act 2013

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June 2013

The Dominance and Monopolies Review

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May 2013

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Trade Marks 2013

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March 2013

Copyright (Amendment) Act and Regulatory & Legislative Updates on Competition & Employment Law

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March 2013

What to do before deciding to move to Iskandar Malaysia?

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March 2013

Global Legal Insights – Mergers & Acquisities 2nd Edition

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August 2012

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Patents 2013

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June 2012

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Trade Marks 2012

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December 2011

Vertical Agreements In Competition Law

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December 2011

MyCC - Section 4 Provisions Explained By Draft Chapter 1 Guidelines

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August 2010

The Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010

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December 2009

Our 20th Anniversary Celebration

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June 2009

20 Years And 20 Questions

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October 2008

A Bright Malaysian Outlook For Islamic Bonds

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January 2008

The Changing Face of Legal Practice for Corporate Law Firms

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August 2007

Launch of IP Courts in Malaysia

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March 2007

Dismissal for Poor Performance

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Sept 2022 Issue

5 Questions to ask before a Company Undertakes an IPO in Malaysia

The Aftershocks in the Housing Development Industry In Malaysia – The Ang Ming Lee Effect!

The Effects of Malaysia’s Minimum Wages Order 2022

Advisory on re-registration of franchises under the Malaysian Franchise Act 1998

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