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Following a statement released by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) on 26 January 2021, which reminded the unlisted public companies to comply with requirements in SC’s prospectus guidelines and securities laws, we believe that the following information will be useful to the players. What is a prospectus A prospectus[1] is a mechanism that invites…
Technology reduces needs for transfer, encourages remote trials In Muhammad Hafidz bin Mohd Dusuki v Hassan bin Zulkifli[1], the defendant in a copyright infringement claim applied to transfer the case from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu, on the following grounds: (1) alleged infringement in Tumpat, Kelantan; (2) defendant’s place of business and residence are both…
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has recently issued a Guidance Note on Provision of Investment Advice[1]. Given the increasing number of self-proclaimed investment advisors, the Guidance Note clarifies situations where a person needs to be licensed by the SC to provide investment advice. Licence from the SC is required A person needs to be…
Housing Developers Beware – Federal Court Upholds Faber Union
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, amongst others, introduce a new section 33C to provide for an appeal against the Industrial Court award to the High Court. In this article, we explain the procedure to challenge an Industrial Court award under the…