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    Importance Of Registration As A Franchisor Before Entering Into A Franchise Agreement

    Pursuant to section 6(1) of the Malaysian Franchise Act 1998, franchisors have to register with the Ministry of Domestic Trade ("MDTCC") before entering into a franchise agreement.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher
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    Amendments To The Malaysian Franchise Law

    The Malaysian Franchise Act 1998 was amended in September 2012 in a number of ways, some of these amends will have a substantial impact on franchising in Malaysia.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher
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Unregistered Franchises Beware!

In Dr H K Fong Brainbuilder Pte Ltd v SG-Maths Sdn Bhd & Ors [2021] 1 CLJ 155, the Malaysian Court of Appeal affirmed that an unregistered franchise agreement is void for illegality.
MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
SKRINE
SKRINE
  • Article

    Malaysia's Bubble Tea War

    Loob is a company incorporated in Malaysia.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher
  • Article

    Franchising Cases In Malaysia

    The FA is a complex regulation which, inter alia, provides for registration of the franchise agreement and the automatic renewal of franchise agreements at the end of the term.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Tay & Partners
    Tay & Partners
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    The Franchise (Amendment) Act 2020

    The Franchise (Amendment) Act 2020 ("Amendment Act") was gazetted on 6 March 2020 and is expected to come into force soon.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
  • Article

    What Is Licensing?

    Licensing is a business arrangement commonly regarded as an alternative to franchising.
    MalaysiaIntellectual Property
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates
  • Article

    Setting Up A Franchise Business In Malaysia

    Most people would be familiar with big name brands such as KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Starbucks and Marriot.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Kevin Wu & Associates
    Kevin Wu & Associates
  • Article

    Registration Of Franchises In Malaysia

    In Malaysia, franchising is governed by the Franchise Act 1998 ("the FA 1998") and its objective is to create a thorough registration system to regulate the franchise business in the country.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates
  • Article

    Major Revamp To The Franchise System In Malaysia

    Recent amendments to the Franchise Act 1998 ("FA") have introduced significant changes to the franchise industry.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co
    Zaid Ibrahim & Co
  • Article

    Malaysia Case Provides Guidance On Franchise Law

    The case will be of interest to any franchise which is operating in Malaysia or considering establishing in Malaysia as it clarifies...
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    Franchise (Amendment) Act 2020 And Its Subsidiary Legislation

    With the coming into force of the Franchise (Amendment) Act 2020 and its subsidiary legislation ("the Amendments") on 28 April 2022, the Amendments have brought along changes to the Malaysian...
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Wong Jin Nee & Teo
    Wong Jin Nee & Teo
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    Domestic Trade Ministry Revises Distributive Trade Guidelines

    The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (‘MDTCA') has issued a set of revised guidelines called the Guidelines on Foreign Participation in Distributive Trade Services in Malaysia 2020
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
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