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With lawyers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia, and dedicated China, India, and Vietnam Desks, we provide regular insights on legal and regulatory developments across Southeast Asia and beyond.

34.-MY-Cross-Border-Insolvency-B
  • Legal Update
  • | 12 August 2025

Bridging Jurisdictions: Highlights From Malaysia's Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025

A. Introduction The Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency (“Model Law”) was adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade (...)

2. Work Highlight 4 (1) (1)
  • News
  • | 29 May 2025

Cross-Border Legal Advisory And Compliance

Advising an indian steam engineering group on employment, data privacy and tax compliance for its newly established malaysian subsidiary. Work (...)

26. Mutual Separation Packages (
  • Legal Update
  • | 29 May 2025

Mutual Separation Packages Under The Spotlight: Voluntary Or Coerced?

With the evolving nature of work and increasing organisational restructuring, many employers have turned to mechanisms such as Voluntary Separation (...)

19. Malaysian Data Sharing Act 2
  • Legal Update
  • | 20 May 2025

Navigating The Malaysian Data Sharing Act 2025: Key Takeaways, And Implications For Businesses

In 2025, the saying “data is the new oil” has taken on even greater meaning. Data now stands as one (...)

20. Tariffs related Safeguards (
  • Legal Update
  • | 8 May 2025

Navigating Tariffs: Contractual and Tariffs-Related Safeguards

A. Introduction On 2 April 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers (...)

22. Fixed Term Contracts (1) (1)
  • Legal Update
  • | 7 May 2025

Fixed-Term Contracts: A Double-Edged Sword For Employers In Malaysia

In Malaysia, fixed-term contracts are often perceived as a flexible mechanism for managing staffing needs. However, the legal framework surrounding (...)

1. Work Highlight 2 (1) (1)
  • News
  • | 25 April 2025

Successfully Resisted Jurisdictional Challenge

Work Highlight Our Partners, Chuck Siew Ka Wai and Tan Soo Yew had successfully represented a Singapore global provider for (...)

21. Dismiss Now, Explain Later (1)
  • Legal Update
  • | 23 April 2025

Dismiss Now, Explain Later? Not On The Court's Watch

In Malaysia, the right to terminate employment is not unfettered, even where the employment contract provides for termination with notice. (...)

16. CIPAA (Part1) (1) (1)
  • Legal Update
  • | 21 April 2025

Overview Of Adjudication Process In Malaysia Under The Construction Industry Payment And Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) - Resolving A Construction Claim Within 100 Days (Part 1)

A. Introduction to Adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (...)

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  • Legal Update
  • | 17 April 2025

Defamed Or Defend: Understanding Defamation Law In Malaysia

An overview of what constitutes defamation, the available legal defences, and the role of the law in safeguarding reputations. A. (...)

18. US Tariff (1) (1)
  • Legal Update
  • | 17 April 2025

When U.S Tariffs Bite: How Malaysian Employers Can Respond Strategically

The global trading landscape shifted dramatically in April 2025, with the United States announcing sweeping new tariffs. For Malaysian businesses, (...)

15. Navigating Malaysian's PDPA
  • Legal Update
  • | 11 April 2025

Navigating The Malaysian Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024: Key Changes, Implications, And Implications For Businesses

A. Introduction The Malaysian Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Amendment Act”) introduces significant changes to Malaysia’s data protection framework (...)

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