Closing Down A Dormant Company The Easy Way – Consider Striking Off
When a company is no longer active or needed, continuing to maintain it can lead to unnecessary costs and compliance obligations. Instead of going through
Drawing the Line: When Does Arbitrator Expertise Go Too Far?
Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in Kasugi Prima Sdn Bhd v Cobrain Holdings Sdn Bhd (Civil Appeal Nos. W-02(C)(A)-1146 & 1147-07/2023) marks a significant
Gambling Debts are Unenforceable in Malaysia
Introduction The Federal Court in the case of Dato’ Ting Ching Lee v Ting Siu Hua [2025] 2 MLJ 295 ; [2025] 4 CLJ 1 (FC) recently ruled that debts disguised in the
Upholding Shareholder Democracy: Can a Director Be Deemed To Have Automatically Retired Without The Convening of a Shareholders’ Meeting?
In a recent case of Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow v Grandfoods Sdn Bhd & Anor and other appeals [2025] MLJU 819 , the
Court of Appeal Affirms Validity of Private Lease Schemes in Medini Iskandar SEZ
In a dispute arising from leasehold residential transactions within a government-backed economic development initiative, the Court of Appeal in AP Tropika Istimewa Development Sdn Bhd
Unveiling the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone: A New Era of Cross-Border Growth
Overview On 7 January 2025, Malaysia and Singapore marked a historic milestone by signing the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Agreement during the 11th Malaysia-Singapore
No Room For Re-Litigation: Federal Court Upholds Absolute Witness Immunity and Litigation Finality
Case summary: NG WAI PIN v ONG YEW TEIK AND OTHER APPEALS, Federal Court Civil Appeal No. 02(i)-38-09/2024(W), 02(i)-39-09/2024(W),02(i)-40-09/2024(W), 02(i)-41-09/2024(W) Introduction This is a landmark
Mandatory ESG Reporting: New Reporting Era for public companies listed on Bursa Malaysia
Introduction In response to increasing global and domestic demand for transparency in sustainability practices, Bursa Malaysia has introduced enhanced sustainability reporting requirements for all companies
Complete Legal Guide to Data Breach Notification Compliance under the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024
As we enter June 2025, this marks one of the most critical periods in the regulatory landscape, particularly in the area of data privacy. As