Aviation Finance and Leasing in Malaysia: Overview of Legal Framework
Introduction The law governing aviation finance and leasing in Malaysia does not comprise a single uniform set of laws, but a complex, multilayered international and domestic legal framework. This complexity arises because aircraft are highly mobile assets that fly across country borders, while ownership rights and security interests over them are often grounded in national …
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Show Me the Money: Account of Profits in Malaysian Patent Law
In the high-stakes arena of patent litigation, securing a judgment of infringement is often only half the battle. The second, equally critical half is the quantification of victory. For patent owners in Malaysia, a plain reading of the legislation presents a confusing anomaly. While most Commonwealth jurisdictions explicitly offer a choice between damages (compensation for …
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Options for Renewal in Leases and Tenancies: Why a Clear Rental Determination Formula Matters?
Introduction In a lease or tenancy agreement, it is common for the lessor or landlord and the lessee or tenant to include an option for renewal clause. Such a clause gives the lessee or tenant the right to extend the lease or tenancy for a further term upon expiry of the initial term, without any …
Founder Exit Checklist: How to Prepare for A Smooth Transaction
When founders prepare for an exit, whether through a share sale, asset disposal, or investment round, buyers will inevitably conduct detailed legal due diligence. Any gaps in compliance, missing approvals, or incomplete records can delay the transaction, weaken negotiating leverage, or even reduce valuation. This checklist highlights common legal issues that founders and sellers should …
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One Law to Rule Them All Inside Malaysia’s Consumer Credit Shake-Up
With the explosive growth of buy-now-pay later (“BNPL”) schemes and alternative financing models, Malaysia’s credit consumer landscape has long been marked by fragmented regulation. The passing of the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 (“CCB 2025”) by the Dewan Rakyat on 21 July 2025 signals a pivotal step toward creating a unified regulatory framework – offering both …
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“Excuse me, do you mind” The Illusive Right of Privacy in Malaysia
Introduction The right to privacy encompasses “the right to be let alone, the right of a person to be free from unwarranted publicity and the right to live without undue interference by the government or any private individual in matters with which the public is not concerned.”1 The tenets on this right may be broken …
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Key Updates In Industrial Relations Law What The 2025 Amendments Mean For Employers And Unions
The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Regulations 2025 [P.U.(A) 153/2025] has taken effect on 15th May 2025. In essence, the amendments aim to clarify and streamline the procedures for trade union recognition and the conduct of secret ballots. The key amendments are outlined below: Voluntary Recognition of Trade Unions Pursuant to the amendments, Regulation 4 of the …
Kingtime v Petronas Carigali: A Landmark Patent Battle That Could Reshape Malaysian Patent Law
After years of courtroom twists and turns, Kingtime International Ltd has emerged victorious in a high-stakes patent showdown against Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, with the Court of Appeal overturning a 2023 High Court decision that had dismissed Kingtime’s infringement suit and invalidated its patents.
CIPAA 2012 – Key Insights for the Contractors
Introduction In the construction industry, cash flow is king. The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”) came into force on 15 April 2014 with its main objective to resolve payment dispute and improve the contractors’ cash flow by providing a speedy, timely and cost-effective dispute resolution mechanism through adjudication.
What ESG Means for SMEs – How It Supports Business and Growth
Introduction In Malaysia’s evolving business landscape, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) is gradually attaining more traction, and it is no longer a mere buzzword. While there is no universal definition of ESG, ESG is generally understood as a framework to measure sustainability, ethical impact and governance.