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ESG Legal Framework in Malaysia: What Companies Need to Know

Introduction In today’s business landscape, it is no longer possible to ignore the role Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) principles play in businesses.
06 January 2025

Countdown to Compliance Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 in Force Starting 1 January 2025

Introduction The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Amendment Act”), which represents the first legislative update to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) since it became effective on 15 November 2013,
06 January 2025

The Unsettling Law On Housing Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) After Ang Ming Lee Has Finally Been Resolved

Introduction In November 2019, when Ang Ming Lee & Ors v Menteri Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan & Anor and other appeals [2020] 1 MLJ 281 (“Ang Ming Lee”) was first delivered by the apex court, the decision caused ripples in the housing industry.
06 January 2025
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Lawyers Associated Worldwide Announces Appointment of Asia Pacific Regional Representative for 2024/2025

Leading global network of law firms introduces newly appointed Regional Representative to serve on the non-profit association’s Executive Committee to represent the interests of members of the association in the Asia Pacific Region. FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA – Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) announces the appointment by the Executive Committee of Leonard Yeoh of its Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia member firm, Tay & Partners, to serve on the non-profit association’s Executive Committee. LAW is a global association of approximately 100 independent law firms located in more than 50 countries. Organized as a non-profit association under the Swiss Civil Code, LAW is governed by an Executive Committee. Leonard joins two other Regional Representatives in the Asia Pacific Region to represent the interests of the Asia Pacific Region members in all matters that come before the Executive Committee. Leonard will serve in this appointed position until the next elections are held. Members in LAW’s three regions, Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME), are each represented by three Regional Representatives. We look forward to our 2024 Annual General Meeting, taking place 38 October-2 November 2024 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, as our next opportunity to meet in-person as the new Executive Committee. Leon Loganathan, Chair of Lawyers Associated Worldwide said, “On behalf of the Executive Committee, I am pleased to welcome Leonard and look forward to the collaboration of the entire Executive Committee to address issues, enhanced by the diverse backgrounds of each.” LAW congratulates Leonard Yeoh on his appointment as a Regional Representative, and thanks all members of the Executive Committee for their commitment to the organization and its members. Learn more about each at the LAW website, lawyersworldwide.com.    
02 September 2024
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