25 Startups: Shareholder Agreement

Previously, stamp duty compliance was a reactive exercise. It involved presenting a document for assessment and paying the duty determined by the authorities. Under the self-assessment regime, businesses must now be proactive, identify dutiable instruments, ascertain the applicable duty, and make payment without being prompted.

When establishing a business presence in a new jurisdiction, it is crucial to choose the right entity form. The entity forms most commonly used by foreign investors are...

In an effort to ease the burden on small and medium enterprises, the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced on 6 December 2025 that the e-invoice exemption threshold will be raised to RM1 million annual turnover or revenue beginning 1 January 2026.

新加坡和马来西亚政府于2025 年 1 月 7 日正式签署了一项关于柔佛-新加坡经 济特区（ "JS-SEZ" ）的协议，旨在通过以下方式共同吸引全球投资：

We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value.

On 7 January 2025, the Governments of Singapore and Malaysia signed a formal agreement in respect of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone ("JS-SEZ") with the objective to compete for global investments together.

On 8 November 2024, three days after the election of Donald Trump in the US, the President of the European Commission gave a press conference urging the EU to regain competitiveness and reduce red tape.

On 15 February 2024, the Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia ("SC") issued a consultation paper on the proposed National Sustainability Reporting Framework ("NSRF").

The largest state in Malaysia, Sarawak, offers investors and businesses a unique combination of prospects. Often known for its abundant natural resources and expanding infrastructure

On 16 December 2024, the Companies Commission of Malaysia ("CCM") introduced new criteria for audit exemptions, offering significant relief to certain private companies. This new audit exemption