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Legal Developments in Malaysia

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  • Doing Business in Asia

    Malaysia is a democratic country that practises Parliamentary Democracy. The country is headed by a constitutional monarch, His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as the Supreme Head of the country. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected for a five year term among the nine hereditary Sultans of the Malay states; whilst the other four states, which have titular Governors, do not participate in the selection.
    - Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong In Association with De
  • Legal Diligence Ventures and Mergers Acquisitions

    Abridged version of paper presented by Kelvin Loh Hsien Han at the Conference on Legal and Tax Aspects of Joint Ventures and Mergers & Acquisitions organized by the Asia Business Forum on 28 February 2008 at JW Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
    - Shook Lin & Bok
  • Legal Risk Management Tips in Joint Ventures and Merger s & Acquisitions

    Abridged version of paper presented by Ivan Ho Yue Chan at the Conference on Legal and Tax Aspects of Joint Ventures and Mergers & Acquisitions organized by the Asia Business Forum on 28 February 2008 at JW Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
    - Shook Lin & Bok
  • Amendments to the Securities Commission Guidelines for the Issue of Structured Warrants

    Effective 8 May 2009, the Securities Commission amended its Guidelines for the Issue of Structured Warrants. The major amendments to the Guidelines include the introduction of market making which allows issuers to provide liquidity through market making in lieu of the shareholding spread requirement and allowing issuances of structured warrants where foreign and local exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the underlying instruments. The key amendments are set out below:-
    - Shook Lin & Bok
  • Competition Law in Malaysia: Is This the Last Nine Yards?

    The Government of Malaysia is now serious about implementing competition legislation in Malaysia within the near future. Chew Phye Keat examines the proposed legislation and its impact on foreign and local corporations. 
    - Raja, Darryl & Loh
  • Brief Guide on Doing Business in Malaysia

    Several exciting developments have taken place in the Malaysian corporate landscape, including the liberalisation of sectors, which were traditionally somewhat protected. These liberalisation initiatives are aimed at welcoming more foreign businessmen to explore the many opportunities of the Malaysian market. In its ongoing efforts to support businesses to flourish, Azmi & Associates provides some practical insight into doing business in Malaysia – from a businessman’s point of view.
    - Azmi & Associates

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