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Sixteen years into the new millennium of 2000, Asia has cemented its place as the world's premier go-to destination for growth and opening of markets, and the land of untold development opportunities.

In recent years, there has been increasing awareness of corporate social responsibility ("CSR") and a global shift towards sustainable market practices– especially in light of the various climate emergencies...

A banker's duty of secrecy in Malaysia is statutory as it is clearly provided under the Financial Services Act 2013 ("FSA").

Adverse consequences naturally followed such as the loss of income and jobs and closure of many businesses.

On 27 December 2019, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) issued an exposure draft on the Licensing Framework for Digital Banks (Exposure Draft). According to BNM, up to five licences may be issued...

In Malaysia, Stamp duty is a tax levied on a variety of written instruments specifies in the First Schedule of Stamp Duty Act 1949...

Capital Gains Tax ("CGT") has been introduced in Malaysia through the Budget 2024, marking a significant shift in the country's tax landscape.

On 12 November 2020, SC launched a framework to facilitate the offering of Islamic unit trust and wholesale funds with waqf features.

On 31 December 2020, Bank Negara Malaysia (‘BNM') issued the Policy Document on Licensing Framework for Digital Banks (‘Framework Document') and a set of Frequently Asked Questions (‘FAQs').

Management of a strata scheme development is always technically daunting, especially for new developers, building managers

The FAQ further clarifies that CFD is a leveraged derivatives product that tracks the price movement of an underlying instrument.

In the recent decision of Cubic Electronics Sdn Bhd v Mars Telecommunications Sdn Bhd [2019] CLJ 723, the apex court of Malaysia revisited the principles on forfeiture of deposits...

High Court judge erred in allowing application for judicial review to issue writ of certiorari to quash award in favour of employer.

The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have a significant and long-term impact on the Malaysian and global economy.

Insurable interest is one of the most fundamental concepts in insurance law and is not without its share of criticism and discombobulation.

Maqasid al-Shariah and the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"), though distinct in origin and scope, share considerable alignment, particularly in the context of takaful...

On 5 February 2021, Bank Negara Malaysia (‘BNM') issued a press release announcing an additional allocation of RM2.0 billion for the Targeted Relief and Recovery Facility (‘TRRF')...