Employers Encouraged to Review Workplace Policies and Employment Practices
With evolving workplace expectations and regulatory requirements, employers are encouraged to regularly review employment contracts, workplace policies, and disciplinary procedures. Clear policies can help businesses manage workplace matters more effectively while reducing potential legal risks.
Proposed Mental Capacity Act to Enable Advance Planning for Mental Incapacity
Malaysia is considering the introduction of a new legislation, the Mental Capacity Act, which would allow individuals to make advance arrangements for the management of their affairs in the event of mental incapacity. Currently, under the Mental Health Act 2001, the courts can only establish a committee to manage the affairs of a person once […]
Cyber Security Act 2024 in effect from 26th August 2024
Pursuant to P.U. (B) 334, in exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1(2) of the Cyber Security Act 2024, the Minister has appointed 26 August 2024, as the date on which the Act comes in to operation.
New Licensing Requirement for Social Media and Messaging Platforms in Malaysia
From 1st August 2024, social media and messaging platforms with over eight million users in Malaysia must apply for a licence. This new MCMC regulation aims to combat cybercrime and ensure platform compliance with Malaysian laws. This regulation will be enforced from 1st January 2025. (Source: The STAR / 27 July 2024)
Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 in effect from 1st April 2024
The Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, YB Datuk Armizan bin Mohd Ali has appointed the 1st of April 2024 as the date on which the Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 comes into operation except for sections 4, 14, 26 and 28. (Source: FMT / 27 March 2024)
New Cyber Security Bill Proposes Measures to Safeguard National Information Infrastructure
The Cyber Security Bill 2024 tabled for its first reading by Digital Minister, YB Gobind Singh aims at bolstering national cybersecurity. The proposed legislation, as highlighted by the National Cyber Security Agency, aims to empower it legally to establish and enforce cybersecurity standards for entities categorized as National Critical Information Infrastructure, with non-compliance potentially resulting […]
Appellate Court Stresses Obligation to Refer Dismissals to Industrial Court When DGIR Fails to Resolve
In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal has overturned a previous High Court ruling that had dismissed a judicial review application on the decision of the Director General of Industrial Relations (DGIR) to close his file without referral to the Industrial Court. This landmark ruling interprets the Industrial Relations Act broadly, marking the first […]