by DNH (BD) | Jun 8, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
The Federal Court handed down a decision which saw divergence in the conclusions reached by the panel, and is one that will pave the way payment claims are drafted in adjudications under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”). This...
by DNH (BD) | Jun 6, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)’s Fast Track Procedure under the AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023 provides for expedited arbitration proceedings, with shorter timelines for the disposal of the entire arbitration. [Schedule 4] What is the AIAC Fast Track...
by DNH (BD) | Jun 4, 2024 | Employment Law
In CSY v Lepcon Tools (M) Sdn Bhd (Award No. 1 of 2024) the Industrial Court took a stern stance against an employee who failed to respect the Industrial Court’s system by ordering her to pay costs to her employer after her unfair dismissal claim was rejected. The...
by DNH (BD) | May 31, 2024 | Employment Law
While trade unions are entitled to lodge trade disputes complaints, are employers always on the defensive? After all, there may be instances where employers are legitimately aggrieved by the actions of the trade union. In the employers’ arsenal of rights, section...
by DNH (BD) | May 30, 2024 | Tax
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was a form of value-added tax in Malaysia. Under the GST regime, businesses could claim back the GST paid for business expenses through an input tax credit mechanism. Regulation 46(1) of the GST Regulations allows businesses to claim...
