The Role of Intellectual Property (IP) Policy in the Malaysian Public Sector
In Malaysia, intellectual property (IP) is no longer confined to private enterprise, it has become an increasingly valuable asset within the public sector. Government agencies, statutory bodies, and public universities generate significant IP through publicly funded research, administrative innovation, and service delivery improvements. The National Intellectual Property Policy (NIPP) provides the overarching framework, while the …
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Balancing Energy Demand and Climate Goals: Is Nuclear Power the Answer for Malaysia?
As Malaysia accelerates its pursuit of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a fundamental question surfaces: should nuclear power form part of the nation’s energy strategy? Industrialisation, rapid urbanisation, and the expansion of digital and manufacturing sectors are intensifying Malaysia’s electricity needs, even as the country commits to ambitious global climate goals under the Paris Agreement …
Loophole or Sovereignty? Judicial Limits on the Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Sanctions in Malaysia
In recent years, the issue of sanctions has become highly relevant in shipping and international trade due to geopolitical developments. This article will focus on sanctions implemented by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the manner in which Malaysian courts engage with U.S. sanctions law.
Insurtech in India: An Overview
Date: 1 June 2026 Introduction India’s insurance sector has grown rapidly over the past two decades, with various reports indicating a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 17% during this period[[1]]. In the last financial year alone, the industry recorded total premium income of approximately USD 82.49 billion[[2]] and it is expected to continue growing …
Central Rules under the Labour Codes: Operationalizing India’s Labour Law Reform
Pursuant to notifying and bringing the consolidated Labour Codes (“Codes”) into implementation on 21 November 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has now taken the next decisive step. On 8 May 2026, the Ministry formally notified the Central Rules under each of the four Codes i.e., the Code on Wages, 2019; …
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International Family Law Expert Dr. Hassan Elhais Speaks in Singapore
International HNW Family Law Round Table 2026, attended by professional lawyer Dr. Hassan Elhais.The exclusive summit was organized in Singapore by Drew & Napier, led by Shu Mei Hoon. The summit brought together the leading family law practitioners from around the world to discuss the challenging cross-border issues facing the high net worth families.
Do UAE Courts Look Beyond Claimed Insolvency in Child Support Cases?
Background The dispute arose from the breakdown of the marriage of the husband and wife, who have a 7-year-old daughter. The couple divorced in 2021 and, following an appeal modification in 2022 that set child maintenance at AED 3,000 per month, the relationship was formally ended through “Khula” in 2023 [a process in which the wife surrenders certain personal financial rights in order to …
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Can DNA Cannot Undo Fatherhood? Dubai Courts Protect Child’s Identity and Right to Maintenance
Background The story of the litigation of two individuals (husband and wife) is a story of a marital breakdown that became a protracted legal battle over the identity and support of their infant son. The parties were married under Islamic law but the relationship disintegrated shortly after the child’s birth leading to an official separation in March 2024. The conflict immediately bifurcated into two distinct legal …
New UAE civil law takes effect June 1: How it will reshape daily life and business
Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation.
Dubai buyer wins fresh hearing in Dh4.6m hotel apartment dispute
Dubai: A Dubai property buyer who paid more than Dh4.6 million for what he believed was a hotel apartment has secured a fresh hearing before the Court of Appeal after discovering the unit handed over to him was classified as residential instead. In a significant ruling, the Dubai Court of Cassation overturned an earlier appeal judgment that had dismissed the buyer’s claim to recover Dh1.55 …
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