THE MODE TO CHALLENGE AN INDUSTRIAL COURT AWARD: APPEAL OR JUDICIAL REVIEW
INTRODUCTION Recently, the High Court of Penang has resolved the confusion on the correct mode to challenge an Industrial Court Award in the High Court by interpreting Sections 33C and 20(3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967.
EXPLORING THE EMERGING IMPACT OF ESG FACTORS ON CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
INTRODUCTION The term Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) is currently in the limelight of most if not all, symposiums in the corporate industry.
TOWER REIT: A COMMENTARY
In the Kuala Lumpur High Court case of Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri v Tower Real Estate Investment Trust [2023] 2 MLRH 583 (this case hereinafter referred to as “Tower REIT”) the Respondent Taxpayer in this case (“Taxpayer”) was a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) scheme that was constituted under a principal deed dated 17 …
NEW SALES TAX ON THE HORIZON
INTRODUCTION The Sales Tax (Amendment) Act 2022 (“Amending Act”) was passed by both Houses and received the royal assent in October 2022. With its passing, the Amending Act brings with it a new sales tax on low value goods (“LVG”) that are being sold on online marketplaces.
Salient Features of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023
On August 12, 2023, the National Nursing and Midwifery[1] Commission Act, 2023 (“NNMC”), was given the assent of the President.
Moving to Malta: Applying for a European Pet Passport
In an increasingly interconnected world, pet owners often face the prospect of relocating with their beloved animals.
The right to restore a company on the Register of Companies
In Richard Mark Verby (passaport Ingliż numru [omissis] kif debitament rappresentat minn Roberta Giorgio (K.I. nru [omissis]) vs Ir-Reġistratur tal-Kumpanniji,
The Fundamental Framework of Government Support Measures for the Swift Realization of a Hydrogen and Ammonia-Based Society
I. Introduction To achieve the early realization of a hydrogen and ammonia-based society within the country, it is crucial to swiftly establish a stable supply chain of hydrogen and ammonia,
A step closer to perpetual usufruct being abolished in Poland
Perpetual usufruct is title to use state-owned or local-government-owned real estate. The owner grants perpetual usufruct of the property for a period that is usually 99 years, for an annual fee.
President signs an amendment to the energy law
The President has now signed into law an amendment to the Energy Law. One of the newly enacted provisions allows creation of citizen energy communities.