Registering a Trademark in Malaysia
“Trademark” is defined as any sign capable of being represented graphically, which is capable of distinguishing goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings1.
Legal Aspects of Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Facility in Malaysia
Carbon capture and storage (“CCS”) involves capturing, transporting and storing carbon dioxide from fossil fuel power stations, energy intensive industries, and gas fields by injecting the captured greenhouse gases into underground geological formations.1
Taxpayers’ Rights Pursuant to Section 106A of Income Tax 1967
In light of the latest sitting in Dewan Rakyat, there are few proposed amendments listed under the Finance Bill 2021 in which was tabled for its first reading in Dewan Rakyat. Specifically, the noticeable amendment was on the Section 106A of the Income Tax Act 1967.
Asia’s Giant Free-Trade Agreement Enters into Force
January 1, 2021 saw the ushering in of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest multilateral trade agreement. The RCEP covers 15 states, including 10 ASEAN members, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. Their combined population is about 2.3 billion people, about 30 percent of the world total, with …
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Director’s Liabilities for Insolvent Trading Under the Companies Act 2016
The number of company insolvencies in Malaysia has turned substantial of late.1 When a company is on the brink of insolvency, directors ought to consider different stakeholders such as shareholders, creditors, and employees during the exercise of interest balancing. The Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) codifies a general duty on directors’ conduct of trading in …
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LEGAL NEWS ALERT: 2022 Updates on Real Property Gain Tax “RPGT”
What is RPGT? A capital gain tax imposed when a property is sold and the seller profits from the divestment. Applicable to everyone namely Malaysians, permanent residents, foreigners and companies. Administered by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri). First announced in 1976
Learn more about theft in the UAE
The UAE Penal Code defines theft as taking of property belonging to a person other than the criminal and it shall be subject to the provisions of the UAE Penal Code.
What are the jail terms and penalties for abortion cases in the UAE?
Under the UAE laws, abortion is broadly regulated under two laws. These are the Federal Decree Law 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law (UAE Penal Code) and the Federal Decree Law No. 4 of 2016 On Medical Liability (Medical Liability Law).
All You Need to Know on Child Protection Law in the UAE
The child protection law in the United Arab Emirates is the Federal Law No 3 of 2016, also called the Wadeema’s Law. The Wadeema’s Law protects the overall rights of the child, including his fundamental rights of life, security and care, family rights, health rights, social rights, cultural and education rights.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEDIATOR IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES
An emerging branch of the legal profession, Alternate Dispute Resolution has witnessed significant progress over the past few years. It is being used in almost all kinds of disputes, and has been developed into codified laws in a number of countries, including the UAE. As a centre of commercial growth, ADR in the UAE is …
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