Strategic Management of Your Inbound Mergers & Acquisitions Exercise in Malaysia
Mergers & acquisitions (“M&A”) exercises are part of a business strategy whereby two companies consolidate to become one entity (in case of a merger) or one company (or individual) purchases assets of or shares in, another company (in case of acquisition). Although the COVID-19 pandemic has strongly disrupted Malaysia’s economic environment, the long-term effects of …
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Points for Consideration of the Buyer in Due Diligence for Oil & Gas Upstream Assets Acquisition
‘Caveat Emptor: let the buyer beware’ is one of the settled maxims that applies to any buyer who is bound by actual and constructive knowledge of any deficiency in any asset to be purchased. The historical application of Caveat Emptor gave rise to the need for the potential buyer to conduct due diligence and be …
Addressing Climate Change in Your Business
On 30 April 2021, the Bank Negara Malaysia issued a guidance document on Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy (“CCPT”). CCPT introduces the guiding principles (GPs) intended to help financial institutions (FIs) assess and categorise economic activities (i.e. business activities) according to the extent to which they meet climate objectives and promote the transition to a …
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Regulation of Digital Asset Offering and Trading in Malaysia
The blockchain technology has introduced the world to a digital distributed record-keeping system that is nearly impossible to hack. This nascent technology underlies the very creation and the implementation of digital assets by recording their provenance. Blockchain-powered digital assets are currently being offered and traded on various platforms, and with more entrepreneurs and investors showing …
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Personal Data Breach at Government Agencies – What Measures Can Be Taken?
In the third week of May 2022, the public’s attention was once again roused over an alleged data leak involving the personal information of 22.5 million Malaysians of the age between 18 and 82 years. It was reported that such personal information was allegedly leaked from the database of the National Registration Department (“NRD”). The …
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Circular Economy in Malaysia
Circular economy (‘CE’) is one of the solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution.1 It is a resilient system that is good for business, the environment and mankind as it decouples economic activity from the consumption of finite resources.2
Constitutional and Legal Framework for Sarawak, Malaysia: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
Sarawak or better known as the ‘The Land of the Hornbills’ is one of the jewels of Southeast Asia, known for its beautiful cities, multicultural ethnic population and its vast rainforests which makes it a popular tourist destination in Malaysia. From a foreign investors’ perspective, Sarawak is a goldmine brimming with economical potential.1 Sarawak was …
The Introduction of Merger Control Regime and the Impact on Businesses
Recently, the Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC”) released a Consultation Paper on the Proposed Amendments to the Competition Act 2010 (“Act 712”) inviting the public to share their feedbacks by 27 May 2022.1
Benefits of MSC Status Company for Foreign Investors to Malaysia in Technology
The Multimedia Super Corridor (“MSC”) was established by the Malaysian government to speed up the growth of the country’s digital economy.1 The MSC program aims to increase productivity, drive innovation, and enhance livelihoods.2 The MSC status provides eligible ICT-related businesses, local and foreign, with a broad range of incentives, rights, and privileges for the purpose …
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Registering a Trademark in Malaysia
“Trademark” is defined as any sign capable of being represented graphically, which is capable of distinguishing goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings1.