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  • 19 January, 2026
  • News & Insights
Structuring Project Finance Deals: Legal Risks and Mitigation

Discover how legal risks in project finance can be managed through well-drafted contracts, risk allocation mechanisms, and lender protections—essential for successful infrastructure investments.

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  • 19 January, 2026
  • News & Insights
Malaysia’s Financial Regulatory Landscape: 2025 Outlook

Explore upcoming changes in Malaysia’s financial regulations, including updates on digital finance, AML laws, and Bank Negara’s evolving role in shaping a secure and modern financial sector.

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  • 19 January, 2026
  • News & Insights
Navigating Cross-Border Financing: Key Legal Considerations

Cross-border financing brings complex legal challenges across jurisdictions. This article highlights key issues such as regulatory compliance, enforceability of security, and structuring strategies for international transactions.

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Explore thought leadership pieces and in-depth analyses by our lawyers on emerging legal trends, industry developments, and topical issues.

  • 19 January, 2026
  • Articles
ESG Compliance in Finance: Legal Obligations on the Rise

As ESG standards grow in importance, this article discusses new compliance expectations and their legal impact on financial institutions and investment decision-making.

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  • 24 October, 2025
  • Articles
Audi Alteram Partem Revisited: Appellate Court Clarifies Fair Hearing Standards in Disciplinary Actions by Statutory Bodies
Please click HERE to download the full article in PDF. Introduction In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal revisited the scope of procedural fairness under administrative law in the
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  • 21 October, 2025
  • Articles
When Sympathy Falls Short in Medical Negligence Damages
Please click HERE Introduction The Court of Appeal, presided by YA Datuk Nantha Balan, YA Datuk Azimah Omar and YA Dato’ Ahmad Kamal
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  • 16 October, 2025
  • Articles
Clarity on Section 68(1)(f) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964: When Can You Appeal a Dismissed Striking Out Application?
Please click HERE The right to appeal has long been recognised as a substantive right and forms an integral part of the
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  • 6 October, 2025
  • Articles
Malaysia Enacts the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025
Please click HERE Introduction On 1 August 2025, Malaysia gazetted the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 (‘CCUS Act 2025’), following Royal Assent on
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  • 4 August, 2025
  • Articles
Court Clips Union’s Wings Over Zero Membership
Please click HERE INTRODUCTION In a rare and decisive move, the Industrial Court has ruled to strip a union of its recognition, effectively
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Gain insights into notable cases and deals handled by our firm, featuring key takeaways and judicial reasoning that shape Malaysian law.

  • 17 October, 2025
  • Case Updates
Case Update: Clarifying the Law on Total Failure of Consideration
CONTRACT LAW Restitution – Unjust Enrichment – Consideration – Illegality Lim Swee Choo & Anor v Ong Koh Hou @ Won Kok Fong Civil Appeal No: 02(f)-22-07/2024 (W) | Federal Court see the grounds
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  • 30 September, 2025
  • Case Updates
Case Update: Honest Business Judgments Shielded from Liability
COMPANY LAW Business Judgement Rule – Fiduciary Duties – Directors’ Duties – Good Faith Iris Corporation Bhd v Tan Sri Razali Bin Ismail & Ors Civil Appeal No: W-02(NCC)(W)-1736-09/2022 | Court of Appeal see
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  • 12 September, 2025
  • Case Updates
Case Update: Where There’s a Will…There’s a Challenge
PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION Testamentary capacity – Undue Influence – Validity of Will – Intestacy – Probate Kong Kin Lay & Ors v Kong Kin Siong & Ors Civil Appeal No: W-02(NCvC)(W)-290-02/2023)| Court of Appeal
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  • 29 August, 2025
  • Case Updates
Case Update: No Action Against Liquidator Without Leave of Court
COMPANY LAW Liquidator’s fee – Leave of Court – Winding Up Proceedings – Bare Trustee Andrew Heng & Anor v Chong Kok Wooi (acting in his own capacity and also representing the group
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  • 15 August, 2025
  • Case Updates
Case Update: No Just Cause at the Final Whistle
EMPLOYMENT LAW Wrongful Dismissal – Unsatisfactory Team Performance – Termination – Double Punishment Lim Teong Kim v Perak FC Sdn Bhd Case No.:22/4-77/24 | Industrial Court see the grounds of judgment here Facts Lim
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  • 31 July, 2025
  • Case Updates
Case Update: Flood Damage Claim Sinks at Appellate Court
LAW OF TORT Negligence – Nuisance – Breach of Statutory Duty – Duty of Care Ahmad Rubil & Ors v Minda Muhibah Sdn Bhd & Anor Civil Appeals No: W-02-(NCvC) (W)-1172-07/2023) | Court of Appeal
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  • 17 September, 2026
  • Legal News
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.

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  • 2 September, 2024
  • Legal News
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

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  • 26 August, 2024
  • Legal News
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

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  • 29 July, 2024
  • Legal News
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

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  • 29 March, 2024
  • Legal News
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

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  • 26 March, 2024
  • Legal News
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

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Access concise summaries of newly enacted laws, amendments, and regulatory changes with practical implications for businesses and practitioners.

  • 13 October, 2025
  • Legislation Updates
Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication (Amendment) Act 2024

13 October 2025 Act A1738: Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication (Amendment) Act 2024 will come into operation on 1 January 2026. This is an act to amend the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012.

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  • 13 October, 2025
  • Legislation Updates
Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024

13 October 2025 Act A1737: Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024 will come into operation on 1 January 2026. This is an Act to amend the Arbitration Act 2005. The Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024, enacted to align Malaysia’s

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  • 1 October, 2025
  • Legislation Updates
Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 2025

1 October 2025 Act A1760: Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Act 2025 [Act A1760] has come into operation on 1 October 2025. This is an Act to amend the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991. The Amendment

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  • 9 May, 2025
  • Legislation Updates
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025

9 May 2025 Act 870 – Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 has come into operation on 9 May 2025 (save for Part VII (Assessment and Permanent Storage in Onshore Areas)). The Act establishes

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  • 9 May, 2025
  • Legislation Updates
Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2025

9 May 2025 Act A1755: Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2025 has come into operation on 9 May 2025. This is an Act to amend the Legal Profession Act 1976. Highlights of the Amendment Act include:1. Introduction

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  • 1 October, 2024
  • Legislation Updates
Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2024

1 October 2024 Act A1724: Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2024 comes into operation on 1 October 2024. This is an Act to amend the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969. The highlights of the amendment are

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