Key Amendments to the Malaysian Arbitration Act   On 16 July 2024, the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2024 (“Bill”) was passed by the Malaysian House of Representatives (Dewan […]

Are Half-Truth Statements Defamatory?   To succeed in a defamation claim, it must be established that (1) a defamatory statement exists, (2) such statement refers to the […]

Forest City Special Financial Zone   Introduction The Malaysian government launched the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) on Friday, 20th September 2024. Forest City, a […]

Subsidiary Legislation Pursuant to the Cyber Security Act 2024   Introduction In light of the Minister appointing 26 August 2024 as the commencement date for the […]

Redefining Boundaries: The Intersection of Private Investigation Practice and Anti-Stalking Laws   Introduction More often than not, when we think of “Private Investigators” (“PIs”), our minds […]

Malaysia’s New Regulatory Framework for Internet Messaging Service and Social Media Service Providers   Introduction The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”) has recently introduced a […]

Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024 Introduction On 10 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024 (“Amendment Bill”) was officially tabled in the Dewan […]

Tried and Tested: The “Contract Test” is the Applicable Test in Constructive Dismissal Cases Given the diversity of facts surrounding constructive dismissal claims, it is timely […]

The “Stayed Proceedings” Dilemma – When Does the “Limitation Clock” Stop in a Court Action Stayed Pending Arbitration? The Limitation Act 1953 (“Act”) is often discussed […]