[ESG] OSHA Amendments and Their ESG Impact in Malaysia
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022, set to take effect on 1 June 2024, will bring key changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (“OSHA”) that will impact Malaysian companies’ and businesses’ ESG efforts.
Safeguarding IT Service Providers: Addressing Breach of Payment Terms in IT Contracts
Breach of payment terms is a prevalent issue in IT contracts, where customers withhold payment, alleging issues with deliverables or compliance.
Extension of Invalidity Scheme to Foreign Workers Effective 1 July 2024
Effective 1 July 2024, foreign workers in Malaysia are eligible for the Invalidity Scheme under the country’s Social Security Organisation (“SOCSO”).
The dynamics of multi-generational family businesses
Family businesses, often spanning generations, possess a unique dynamic that necessitates special attention and care.
The New Corporate Law in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, one of the largest economies in the Middle East, is actively striving to enhance its business environment and attract both national and international investments.
The importance of legal advice in Saudi regulations
Legal advice entails providing accurate guidance based on confidential and professional analyses of judicial or legal matters.
The Civil Transactions System (CTS) enshrines the right to compensation for moral damages.
The issue of compensation for moral damages garners significant attention in legal and religious circles, as it is a matter that has sparked continuous debates and differences in approach between legal jurisprudence and judicial jurisprudence.
Foreign Ownership of Real Estate in Saudi Arabia
The issue of foreigners owning real estate in Saudi Arabia is a significant topic of interest for many non-Saudis,
PDPA 2010 AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY CABINET
On 4 July 2024, Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo, announced that the Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA 2010”),
Post-SVDP 2.0 and the Return of the Revenue: Navigating New Challenges in Tax Audits and Investigations
With the conclusion of the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme 2.0 (“SVDP 2.0”) on 31.5.2024[1], the Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”) has intensified its focus on ensuring tax compliance across Malaysia.