The interim Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahatir Mohamad, announced a RM20 Billion 2020 Economic Stimulus Package (‘Stimulus Package') yesterday to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19

On 9 April 2020, the ICC International Court of Arbitration issued its Guidance Note on Possible Measures Aimed at Mitigating the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic ("Guidance Note").

This Alert summarises the salient points of the latest measures announced by the Prime Minister.

Despite the MCO, many businesses endeavour to carry on operations and proceed with transactions as far as possible.

The Malaysian Government recently launched the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement ("HIDE") system.

the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) (Movement Control) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 12) Regulations 2021 were gazetted on 24 April 2021...

A series of Frequently Asked Questions (‘RMCO FAQs') by KPKT has since been made available on KPKT's website.

Exploring the pros and cons of permanent work from home.

On 16.10.2020, the Malaysian "Covid-19 Act" received Royal Assent and became law. This new Act was an effort by the Malaysian government to put in place temporary measures to reduce the overreaching impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) (Movement Control) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 14) Regulations 2021 were gazetted on 30 April 2021...

On 18 March 2020, the Movement Control Order ("MCO") came into effect.

On 16.3.2020, our Government implemented a nationwide Movement Control Order ("MCO") from 18.3.2020 until 31.3.2020 under the Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and...

On 11 January 2021, the Prime Minister of Malaysia announced the implementation of tighter measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Boilerplate clauses are predominantly standard and often viewed as miscellaneous provisions in an agreement.

With the commencement of COVID-19 vaccinations around the world, including in Malaysia, the discussion on vaccine passports is beginning to gain traction.

In October 2019, research and consultancy firm Oxford Economics expected the number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in Malaysia to increase up to 221 deals in 2020

On 27 March 2020, the IMF officially declared that the global economy has entered a recession as a result of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic which has shut down the economic activities across the world.

On 16 February 2021, Senior Minister of Defence, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, announced that most states in Malaysia will be placed under a conditional movement control order...

On 15 June 2021, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, unveiled the National Recovery Plan ("NRP") which comprises four phases. At the time of issuance of this Alert...

More than a year has passed since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan City, Hubei Province in China.