Onwards and upwards for the KLRCA
January 19, 2016
Professor Datuk Sundra Rajoo describes how The Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) started the year on the “front foot”, as well as giving an account of what the KLRCA has done more recently and how and why he expects to see Malaysia become Asia’s premier arbitration hub. He also talks about the jurisdictions the KLRCA has and will work in tandem with.
Financial Ombudsman Scheme
January 13, 2016
Financial Ombudsman Schemes are not novel in countries such as Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. On October 29, 2015, the Central Bank of Malaysia…
Budget 2016… Some highlights
December 16, 2015
Budget 2016 was first unveiled on October 23, 2015 by the Malaysian Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dato’ Sri Mohd …
The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015
November 16, 2015
The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (the Act) came into force on September 1, 2015. The Act, which aims to prevent the conduct or …
A new strata regime
October 9, 2015
Introduction The Strata Management Act 2013 (the Act) which came into force on June 1, 2015 repeals the Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act 2007. The implementation of the …
Unfair dismissal…compensation, reinstatement, or neither?
September 1, 2015
The Malaysian Federal Court in the case of Unilever (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd v So Lai & Anor1 has issued a landmark ruling whereby it was held that an employee who had been wrongfully …
The net effect
July 21, 2015
Netting arrangements refer to the settlement of obligations between two parties that processes the combined value of transactions. It is designed to lower the number of transactions …
‘Planting’ her flag on in-house law – Choo Suit Mae
June 19, 2015
Having made the leap from external to in-house, Choo Suit Mae, Group General Counsel of Sime Darby, knows from over 25 years working externally what it’s like to approach law from that point of view, and applies this constantly when working with external counsel. Giving her thoughts on life and law, she reveals what she believes to be the secrets of success in both, noting that courage in all aspects goes a long way.
Taxing times ahead?
June 19, 2015
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the rate of 6 percent was introduced in Malaysia with effect from April 1, 2015. …
Malaysia’s first ever qualified foreign law firm
May 27, 2015
With effect from April 4 2015, Trowers & Hamlins became the first foreign law firm to …
What to expect when you are expecting…
May 18, 2015
The Court of Appeal, in the recent decision of Airasia Bhd v Rafizah Shima Mohamed Aris,1 ruled on the extent of which …
Amendments to the Malaysian Penal Code
April 9, 2015
After the withdrawal of two controversial clauses relating to the national flag and vandalism, the amendments made to the Malaysian Penal Code finally took effect …
Dismissal for unlawful picketing…too harsh?
February 10, 2015
In October 2014, the Federal Court of Malaysia, in Harianto Effendy Zakaria & Ors v Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor, [2014] 6 MLJ 305, upheld the dismissal of nine former bank employees by …
Prompt, punctual and paid (the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act)
December 19, 2014
The construction industry, which has always been one of the more productive sectors, is constantly contributing to Malaysia’s economy. However, its fluctuating growth rates …
Prompt, punctual and paid (the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act)
December 19, 2014
The construction industry, which has always been one of the more productive sectors, is constantly contributing to Malaysia’s economy. However, its fluctuating growth rates …
Asia’s new arbitration hub
November 19, 2014
Arbitration in Malaysia had a recent revamp in the form of legal developments and exciting new premises. Though the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) has plenty of competition within Asia, it hopes that its innovations and efforts will help it stand out amongst them, and become one of Asia’s main arbitration hubs.
The Malaysian Credit Reporting Agencies Act comes into force
November 19, 2014
The Credit Reporting Agencies Act (CRA Act) came into force on January 15th, 2014. The Act provides for the registration and regulation of credit reporting agencies that are carrying on credit …
Landmark case on minimum wages in Malaysia… Does it include a service charge?
October 14, 2014
In June 2014, the Malaysian Industrial Court, in a landmark decision, ruled on the issue of a hotel employee’s salary structure. …
Deep impact… (on Malaysia’s bond market?)
September 15, 2014
The recent decision of the Malaysian Federal Court reported as CIMB Bank Bhd v Maybank Trustees Bhd & Other Appeals [2014] 3 CLJ 1 appeared to have changed the landscape of the bond market …
The liberalisation of legal services in Malaysia
July 25, 2014
After several years of dialogue, debate and deliberation, the amendments to the Malaysian Legal Profession Act 1976 have finally come into force, taking effect from June 3rd, 2014. The Legal Profession Act …
M&A Special Report
January 16, 2014
Our M&A Special Report launches with an article from Eversheds on ‘The M&A Blueprint: from inception to integration.’ Here Stephen Kitts, Managing Partner – Asia discusses the importance of a team of professionals providing the right “connective tissue” to see a deal through to its conclusion. Huang Jianwen, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons then sheds light on some of the cultural issues that can sometimes vex foreign parties in the context of outbound dealings with China. Christopher Osborne, Partner at Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Ltd updates us on changing trends in the M&A landscape in Thailand and Brian Chia, Partner at Wong & Partners explains why Malaysia is poised for an upswing in foreign investment. Peter Kasanda, Legal Director and Michael Strain of Clyde & Co round up our Special Report with their take on how the surge in M&A deals in Africa has come about.
Limiting the right of the IP owner through competition laws and compulsory licensing regime
September 6, 2013
Intellectual property (IP) laws and competition laws both support the development of technology and economic …
Marginal fields – Investment opportunities in oil & gas
July 10, 2013
Prior to 1974, the Malaysian oil and gas industry was based on the concession system under the Petroleum Mining Act 1966. Due to the energy …
Marginal fields – Investment opportunities in oil & gas
July 10, 2013
Prior to 1974, the Malaysian oil and gas industry was based on the concession system under the Petroleum Mining Act 1966. Due to the energy …
Real estate investment trust development in Malaysia
July 10, 2013
Real estate investment trust (REITs) have been receiving greater attention as an instrument of investment in the Malaysian capital market over …
Capital Raising Special Report
July 8, 2013
Our latest edition of Asian-Counsel takes a look at the various happenings in the region’s capital markets sector. Whilst change is abreast with money flows shifting directions and new industries gaining momentum, we uncover why Hong Kong and Singapore regulators are still setting the pace. Leading law firms also reveal the latest capital markets trends in Malaysia, India, Japan, Thailand and South Korea.
M&A Special Report
July 8, 2013
Our Special Report on M&A takes a look at which jurisdictions are leading the pack in deal-making activity in 2010. We also hear from leading firms as to the status quo of M&A laws and regulations in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam – find out which countries are making a push to encourage foreign investment through development of their legal frameworks, and which still have a long way to go.