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.
WTO Trade Remedies in Malaysia: Anti-Dumping, Subsidy, Countervailing and Safeguard Measures
Introduction The evolution of international trade and governance can be traced through the development of the former provisional agreement, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (“GATT”). It has then transformed into the current World Trade Organisation (“WTO”). Emerging from discussions at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference, the idea of a global trade body had …
Synthetic Media and Deepfakes: Legal Responses to Identity, Dignity and Truth in the Age of AI
Introduction: When Seeing Is No Longer Believing Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technology have transformed how digital content is created and consumed. While AI has enabled innovation and efficiency, it has also introduced serious risks of exploitation, misappropriation, and deception. One of the most disruptive developments is synthetic media, which is a content generated …
Generative AI Works and Copyright Law: A Comparative Legal Perspective
Introduction The EU AI Act defines Generative AI as “foundation models used in AI systems specifically intended to generate, with varying levels of autonomy, content such as complex text, images, audio, or video.” (Art. 28b (4) AI Act). Recent advancements, such as multi-modal systems capable of processing and generating different forms of content within a …
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Tokenisation in Malaysia: Navigating the Digital Asset Revolution
Introduction The global momentum behind digital assets is accelerating rapidly, transforming financial systems into more efficient, inclusive ecosystems. In the United States, 2025 introduced the GENIUS Act, establishing a comprehensive framework for payment stablecoins and offering regulatory clarity to support broader digital asset adoption1. This regulatory certainty aims to require stablecoins to maintain one-for-one reserves …
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Corporate Sale and Leaseback Transactions – Key Legal Advantages & Challenges
In today’s dynamic business landscape, companies are constantly looking for smarter ways to manage their assets and improve cash flow. One option that has become increasingly popular, especially in the real estate market, is the corporate sale and leaseback transaction.
Biotechnology Industry in Malaysia: An Overview of the Legal Framework
Introduction Over the past two decades, Malaysia’s biotechnology industry has evolved from a niche sector into an increasingly strategic pillar of the national economy. Recognising the potential of biotechnology to drive economic development, technological advancement, and sustainability, the Malaysian Government has positioned the biotechnology as a key sector within its broader innovation-led growth strategy. This …
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The Inception of Family Offices in Malaysia: US$233 million (RM1.1 billion) Acquisition by the Valiram Family Office
Introduction The close of 2025 marked a landmark acquisition by a Malaysian Single Family Office, illustrating the evolving scale and institutional maturity of family offices within the Malaysian investment landscape.