On 11 January 2021, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong declared a nationwide state of emergency that will be enforced until 1 August 2021 (“Proclamation of Emergency”). To understand the effect of such proclamation, it is necessary to take a glimpse into the foundation of the Federal Constitution (“FC”).
In support of the government measures for reducing the impact of Coronavirus Disease, the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has enacted the Trademarks (Waiver and Modification of Fee) Regulations 2020.
In support of the government measures for reducing the impact of Coronavirus Disease, the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has enacted the Trademarks (Waiver and Modification of Fee) Regulations 2020.
Section 346 of the Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) provides wide powers to the Court to grant remedies as it deems necessary to bring an end to the matters complained of in an oppression action. In Lee Kai Wuen v Lee Yee Wuen, the Federal Court refused leave…
Effective 1 January 2021, some amendments(1) to the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (“IRA”) will come into force. The amendments, among others, introduce a new section 33C to provide for an appeal against an Industrial Court award to the High Court. In this article, we...
Every construction project has at least one consultant appointed by a developer, also known as the employer of the project (“Employer”). While the types of consultants and their respective roles may differ from project to project, a consultant’s roles generally...
A continuity from the economic stimulus packages, the Malaysian Budget 2021 is an expansionary budget worth of RM322.5 billion, the largest expenditure in the Malaysian history. Aiming to improve Malaysians’ welfare and rebuilding the Malaysia economy after an unprecedented pandemic, the Budget 2021 focus on three integrals goals, namely, Malaysians’ wellbeing, business continuity, and economic resilience.
Directorship of the Former Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) is non-justiciable
Are the Malaysian courts adopting a minimalist judicial intervention approach in considering anti-arbitration injunctions? This article discusses the recent Federal Court decision of Jaya Sudhir a/l Jayaram v Nautical Supreme Sdn Bhd and two recent high court decisions that made reference thereto.
Introduction The Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Act 2020 (“COVID-19 Act”) came into force in Malaysia on 23 October 2020. Some have commented: too little, too late. The long title of the Act states its purpose is to reduce...