Commercial Law

Malaysia’s Incoming Mechanism: Deferred Prosecution Agreement

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.

RWC Webreport: Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Engagement Session on the Review of E-Commerce Legislation

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.

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Expands Specified Exchange List

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.

Latest Update: Information Disclosure on Electronic Commerce Platforms in the National Language

We refer to the Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transaction) Regulations 2024 (‘the Regulations’) which came into force on 25 December 2024. The six (6) month grace period following the Regulations coming into force will end…

Enhancing Market Fairness: The need of a Merger Control Regime in Malaysia

In Malaysia, competition law is governed by the Competition Act 2010 (‘the CA 2010’). The Malaysia Competition Commission (‘MyCC’), established under CA 2010, aims to protect the competitive process for the betterment of Malaysian businesses and economy.

Malaysia’s competition law prohibits two main types of anti-competitive activity.

The CPTPP and Promoting Transparency and Combating Corruption in Trade

Chapter 26 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”) focuses on the transparency and anti-corruption measures adopted by the Parties, namely the 11 Countries that have ratified the CPTPP. This provision plays a crucial role in fostering trust and accountability in international trade and investment, particularly for countries like Malaysia.

The CPTPP and Intellectual Property

The CPTPP contains a comprehensive chapter on IP, which sets a regional standard for the protection and enforcement of IP rights across the Asia-Pacific region. The chapter includes provisions in almost all categories of IP rights and builds on the framework established under existing international IP treaties, such as the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the Berne Convention, which falls under Article 18.7 of CTPPP.

The CPTPP and its Impact on the Environment

In Chapter 20 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (‘CPTPP’), it enshrines a detailed chapter on protecting the environment. This specific chapter places a tantamount commitment to all Parties under the CPTPP to encourage high levels of environmental protection. The CPTPP also ensures that parties do not derogate from their respective environmental laws while fostering trade and investment between the parties.

Malaysia and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement encompassing a diverse range of economies across the Pacific rim. For Malaysia, the CPTPP represents a significant opportunity to strengthen its economic position while addressing the challenges of globalisation. This article is a part of a series of articles that aim to discuss and and dissect several different aspects of the CPTPP.