by DNH (BD) | Oct 26, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
The Covid-19 pandemic has kept most of us at home, most of the time. During the Movement Control Order in place earlier in the year, many renovations and/or construction were also halted. It is therefore no surprise that some may be experiencing increased levels of...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 23, 2020 | Employment Law
On 20 October 2020, the government announced a “Work From Home” directive (“WFH Directive”) which required certain employees in areas under the Conditional Movement Control Order (“CMCO”) to work from home effective 22 October 2020 until the end of the CMCO. This...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 19, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
In Malaysia, an arbitration award can be set aside if it is in breach of the “rules of natural justice” (section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act 2005, or “the Act”). The Federal Court in Pancaran Prima Sdn Bhd v Iswarabena Sdn Bhd [Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-26-03 &...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 15, 2020 | Employment Law
The wage subsidy program (“WSP” or “PSU” which stands for Program Subsidi Upah) was first launched in April 2020 as part of the government’s initiative to help businesses cope with headcount costs, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PSU is administered by the Social...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 12, 2020 | Real Estate
When looking for property in Malaysia, buyers generally have one of two options to choose where to buy from, that is either; buying a brand-new property directly from a Developer (new launches or ongoing construction), or buying it ‘sub-sale’ from an existing...
