by DNH (BD) | Dec 6, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
Friendly loans are common and are generally enforceable in Court. Illegal money lending, however, is not. The Court will not enforce illegal moneylending agreements, and could even deny the lender the right to recover the principal sum. The distinction between...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 2, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter
This update is vital for multinational corporations, large enterprises, and SMEs, as it highlights the new regulatory landscape surrounding energy efficiency and conservation in Malaysia. With the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (“EECA”) receiving royal assent...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 29, 2024 | Employment Law
We previously wrote about the High Court’s decision in Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Bhd (Dalam Penggulungan Sukarela Pemiutang) v Menteri Sumber Manusia & Ors and other applications [2023] 1 CLJ 804. There, the High Court held that employees are required to obtain...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 25, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial
What does the Companies Act 2016 provide regarding the removal of a director? For companies in Malaysia, the removal of a director is governed by the Companies Act 2016. In particular, Section 206(1) reads: “A director may be removed before the expiration of the...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 22, 2024 | Employment Law
Once a trade dispute is referred to the Industrial Court, the Court is generally considered to have the necessary jurisdiction to hear and resolve the issue. But what if a party wants to challenge the Court’s jurisdiction? Should this challenge be brought...
