Malaysia
Malaysian Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 – An Overview
The Malaysian Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 (“ASH Act”) has finally been passed as law in Malaysia after going through the usual procedures applicable for this legislation to be passed as...Read more
Dinesh Chandrasegaran
Legal Counsel, Malayan Banking Berhad, Malaysia
The Unsettled Rights of Tenants in Malaysia
This article emphasizes on the call for Landlords and Tenants in Malaysia to be governed under one singular, independent, and all-encompassing legislation instead of having the need to refer or...Read more
Jonathan Paramasivam
Legal Counsel, Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd , Malaysia
Companies Act 2016 and its impact to Businesses in Malaysia
Existingly, one can establish a business in Malaysia either by way of a sole proprietorship business, partnership business, Limited liability partnership business or as a company. Partnerships are governed by...Read more
Nabil Nazrin
Legal Counsel, Malayan Banking Berhad, Malaysia
Is There Bite in the Amended Malaysian Housing Development Laws?
The Malaysian government has recently introduced major changes to the Housing Development Act 1966 (“HDA”) which is the mother of all housing development regulations in Malaysia. The HDA essentially governs...Read more
Angeline Yee Yi Wei
Vice President, Maybank, Malaysia
Financial Services Act 2013. A significant Development in the Financial Services Industry in Malaysia
In recent years, Malaysia has seen the introduction of several pieces of legislation which have had some impact on its financial industry. The most significant piece of legislation is none...Read more
Punitha Kandiah
Head, Corporte Advisory / Group Legal Policy Commercial Banking & Corporate Functions - Group Legal Affairs, Maybank, Malaysia
Financial Services Act 2013. A significant Development in the Financial Services Industry in Malaysia
In recent years, Malaysia has seen the introduction of several pieces of legislation which have had some impact on its financial industry. The most significant piece of legislation is none...Read more
Nazlan Ghazali
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Maybank, Malaysia
The Competition Act of Malaysia
The Competition Act of Malaysia was passed in July 2010. The said Competition Act 2010 (the “Act”) came into force on 1 January 2012. The objective of the Act is...Read more
Nazlan Ghazali
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Maybank, Malaysia
Challenges of In-House Counsel in The Face of Developments in Islamic Banking - A Malaysian Perspective
In response to the aspirations of a large number of Muslims in the country and as an alternative to the conventional method of banking which has been established, the Government...Read more
Nazlan Ghazali
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Maybank, Malaysia
Shahnaz Jamil
Senior Legal Counsel, Maybank, Malaysia
A 'Brand' New Leap! - The Malaysian Experience
Malaysia, pledging to become a fully developed country by 2020, has positioned itself well towards utilizing the currencies of the k-economy, which includes innovation and the application of knowledge. Under...Read more
Sheila Jeya Balan
Senior Legal Executive, Measat Broadcasting, Malaysia