The Law of Confidence in Malaysia
Every employee owes a duty of good faith or fidelity to his employer which requires that he does not use or disclose any confidential information gained in the course of his employment without the employer’s consent.
Process of Getting Work Permits for Expatriates in Malaysia
Expatriates and Work Permits The Malaysian government encourages employers in Malaysia to train and employ more locals in tandem
The Laws Relating to Zero Emissions in Malaysia
In December 2021, Malaysia experienced three (3) consecutive days of heavy downpour, constant rain on an unprecedented scale affecting eight states.
Laws Relating to the Management of Scheduled Waste in Malaysia
Listed as the 25th most competitive economy in the world1, Malaysia engages in an exceedingly wide variety of industrial activities such as construction,
The Legal Aspects of The Importation and Distribution of Foreign Produced Generic Pharmaceutical Drugs
Introduction To ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of marketed pharmaceuticals products in Malaysia, Drug Control Authority (“DCA”) is responsible for the registration and monitoring of the quality of pharmaceutical products.1
Shipping and International Trade in an Age of Disruption
When 2020 began, the key challenge which faced the shipping industry was the implementation of the Fuel Standards of IMO 2020 mandating lower Sulphur Fuel Content.
Civil Remedies for Economic Espionage
Espionage is the practice of using covert means to obtain confidential information from non-public sources.1
Mandatory Merger Notification on the Cards
Merger notifications in Malaysia are still nascent and limited to the aviation services sector regulated by the Malaysian Aviation Commission
Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010: Does It Apply to Government Agencies?
Section 3(1) of Personal Data Protection Act 20101 (“the Act”) provides that “This Act shall not apply to the Federal Government and State Government”. So, what do Federal Government and State Government mean in this context? Section 3 of Interpretation Acts 1948 and 19672 (“IA 1948 and 1967”) then defines the Federal Government as the …
Ship Arrest and the Malaysian Admiralty Court
Maritime cases often involve issues of international law. The carriage of goods across nations separated by sea is often done by shipping lines of various nationalities. For instance, goods exported from Korea to Malaysia may be carried by a Japanese shipping line. Issues of international law abound when the sales contract apply Korean law and …
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