In mainland Southeast Asia, it is possible to move overland from the southern tip of Singapore all the way to northern Thailand, Cambodia, or Vietnam. This connectivity, however, brings in legal complexity when cross-border road accidents occur. The question of which country’s law applies, whether that of the accident location, the vehicle’s registration state, or both, remains a persistent challenge in the ASEAN region.
This case serves as a critical reminder that for sports bodies, strict adherence to their constitution and bylaws is paramount. It mandates the exhaustion of internal remedies like mediation before court intervention and underscores the fundamental necessity of procedural fairness in all decisions.
原告（一位股东兼董事）指控同样作为第三被告 Super Resources & Trading Sdn Bhd 股东兼董事的第一及第二被告，存在压迫行为且无视原告的利益。
The plaintiff, a shareholder and director, alleged that the first and second defendants, also shareholders and directors of the third defendant, Super Resources & Trading Sdn Bhd, acted oppressively and disregarded the interests of the plaintiff.
In 2015, FIFA implemented a global ban on TPO agreements, which prohibited clubs and investors from sharing players’ economic rights.
RFC Seraing, which had entered into such arrangements with an investment fund, was sanctioned with fines and a transfer ban by FIFA. The club argued that the ban restricted competition and free movement under European Union (‘EU’) law and sought to challenge the arbitral award confirming FIFA’s sanctions.
Malaysian arbitration law has historically featured a debate on the available routes for enforcing foreign arbitral awards, specifically, whether award creditors could opt for direct enforcement under the Malaysian Arbitration Act 2005 or were required to pursue enforcement under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act 1958 framework after converting the award into a judgment abroad.
This case demonstrates that employers must provide fair reasons before terminating an employee. A dismissal cannot be justified by vague claims of poor performance when the employee is actively achieving the goals set out for them. The Industrial Court’s role is to protect workers against arbitrary termination and ensure the upholding of contractual rights, even in demanding industries like professional sports.
Written by Magdalene Lee, Goh Jia Ni and Ashley Yip. Introduction A Draft Final Report: Public Consultation (Briefing Notes) on the Market Review on the Digital Economy Ecosystem under the Competition Act 2010 (“the review”)…
In October 2023, the Asian International Arbitration Centre (‘AIAC’) introduced the Asian Sports Arbitration Rules 2023 (‘ASAR 2023’). In Malaysia, AIAC has emerged as a hub for sports arbitration when it introduced ASAR 2023, designing it for the unique requirements of the sports industry. AIAC aims to be an international hub for arbitration matters. This is also supported in our legislation Arbitration Act 2005 where it supports ADR and recognises both domestic and international arbitration.
On 30 July 2025, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz tabled the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025 (‘the Bill’).
The Bill, containing 21 clauses in total, seeks to amend the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties Act 1993 (Act 504) by enhancing the legal framework and improving enforcement effectiveness in preventing unfair trade practices to be aligned with the World Trade Organisation standards.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation adopted the National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics. The launch of which is a key step in supporting the Malaysian National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025.
AIGE reinforces Malaysia’s commitment to global AI ethics inspired by guidelines from UNESCO, OECD, and the EU, to ensure trusted and responsible AI development. Following this, AIGE set out seven core principles consisting of fairness, safety, privacy, inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of human benefit.
The Chief Commissioner of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (‘MACC’), Tan Sri Azam Baki had announced in May 2025, that the DPA mechanism to be adopted by 2026 through amendments of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (‘the MACC Act’) which is planned to be tabled mid-2026. The intended mechanism will only be used for ‘grand corruption’ cases and not in ‘smaller amounts’ cases. Its aim is to have quick recovery of assets, reducing lengthy prosecution, and protecting innocent stakeholders.
On 17 July 2025, an Engagement Session on the Review of E-Commerce Legislation was held at Zenith Hotel, Putrajaya to engage relevant stakeholders on the ongoing review of Malaysia’s e-commerce laws. The session was led by YB Datuk Armizan, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (“KPDN”), and moderated by KPDN officers. The engagement session brought together approximately 300 participants, including platform representatives, vendors, and users.
The amendments to the CAS Code and Schedule of Arbitration Costs which came into force on 1 July 2025, show a wavering commitment to expediting its procedures, thus enhancing efficiency and ensuring much clarity in the arbitral process. The formal inclusion of in-house clerks, removal of outdated communication methods, and the updated cost structure underscore a remarkable shift towards a more swift and cost-effective mode of dispute resolution in international sports arbitration.
We previously wrote about key changes introduced under the expansion of Sales Tax and Service Tax (SST) in our article dated 24th June 2025. Since the first announcement of the SST expansion on 9th June 2025, the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (“RMCD”) have made several revisions and released guidelines and tax policies, after considering public opinion.
Some revisions were announced barely a week before the expansion came into effect on 1st July 2025.
On 23 June 2025, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad (BMD) released the Trading Participants Circular 12/2025, announcing updates to Directive No. 6.25(1)-001. This directive outlines the list of foreign exchanges that Malaysian derivatives Trading Participants are permitted to access, in line with Rule 6.25(1)(b) of the BMD Rules.
The primary purpose of the Electronic Commerce Act 2006 is to provide legal recognition for electronic communications in the formation of contracts. In simple terms, it means that contracts made through emails, websites, or apps are recognised by law and are legally binding just like paper documents. The goal is to make it easier and safer to do business online by giving legal validity to electronic communications and transactions. More importantly, these electronic records can be used as valid proof to take legal action and resolve disputes.
In esports, Web3 and blockchain technology are set to transform how games are played, owned, and monetised. One of the most exciting developments is the use of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). These are unique digital certificates stored on the blockchain that prove who owns a particular digital item. Each NFT includes a unique ID and metadata that cannot be copied or altered.
Things like an in-game sword, a video highlight of a clutch play, or a rare digital trading card can become NFTs. The blockchain keeps a permanent record of who owns each item, even if the image or video itself isn’t stored on the blockchain.
In 2024, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, along with the Inland Revenue Board, announced a new tax relief for Malaysian taxpayers for the assessment year 2024. The tax relief covers 103 types of sports listed in the First Schedule of the Sports Development Act 1997 (‘the SDA’). The newly introduced tax relief for sports equipment and sports activities for oneself, parents, spouse, and/or child is up to RM1,000.