Note: Barring any further amendments to the law, this article should be read in the context of the Bill being passed in its current form as at the time of writing as of 11 July 2024. The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“PDPA Amendments in 2024“) is currently at the 1st reading stage in …
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Introduction Imagine you’re an investor eager to tap into Malaysia’s booming market. What legal safeguards ensure your capital is protected? Welcome to the world of investment contracts. These essential legal instruments govern the relationships and obligations between parties involved in an investment, providing a framework that ensures interests are protected and ventures are legally compliant. …
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Electronic signatures and digital signatures are often used interchangeably to refer to tools for signing digital documents. Traditionally, signing involved physical documents or objects, such as paper signatures or fingerprints, to indicate that the signer had read, understood, and agreed to the document’s content. Today, technology allows for digital signing by affixing a name, mark, …
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In the realm of business, intermediaries and brokers play a critical role in connecting buyers and sellers, facilitating transactions, and ensuring smooth negotiations. However, operating as a broker without a formal agreement can lead to misunderstandings, disputes, and potential legal complications. Therefore, it is essential for intermediaries to sign a brokerage agreement to clearly define …
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We learned that GDPR applies to Malaysian entities if they are either offering goods or services or monitoring the behavior of individuals in the European Union – Article 3 of the GDPR. Although both the PDPA and GDPR aim to protect an individual’s rights over their personal data and focus on a data subject’s “identifiability” …
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Is electronic signature legally recognised by law? Digital Signature and Electronic signature (E-Sign) may be used interchangeably, to refer a signing tool for signer to sign on a softcopy. Signing is an action to infer that the signer has indeed, read, understand and agreed/approved to the content of a document. Traditionally, signing is done on …
Creating an effective Terms of Use (ToU) for your mobile application or website is a crucial step in safeguarding your digital business. A well-crafted ToU not only protects your rights but also outlines the obligations and responsibilities of your users, setting the stage for a transparent and secure online environment. Below, we offer expert tips …
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In Part 1, we discussed the issues of the coverage of the employment law and the status of labour workers. In Part 2, we will address the issue of leaves and discrimination at work. The objective of this article is to help you understand the important issues that have been missed which may impact you …
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The employment law of Malaysia (i.e., the Employment Act 1995) has remained unchanged since 2012. It took the Parliament 10 years to eventually propose and pass amendments to the employment law through the Employment (Amendment) Act 2021 (“Amendment Law”). We discussed this long-awaited amendment in our previous article (you can find the article here). In …
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Having a new business idea is great but finding a suitable funding source is equally as important, and often challenging. Without the backing of stable investments, a business will not be able to achieve its full potential regardless of how appealing the idea is. This article sets out the funding options that entrepreneurs can consider …
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