On 3 December 2025, Malaysia’s House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) passed the Anti Bully Bill 2025 (‘the Bill’). The Bill aims to provide mechanisms to address complaints of bullying as well as prevention and management of bullying cases. The Bill also provides for the establishment of a Tribunal for Anti-Bully as well as to raise awareness of bullying and the prevention of bullying.
The case arose when Sri Sanjeevan, after being detained under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (‘the POCA’), obtained a writ of habeas corpus on grounds that his detention contravened mandatory procedural requirements. The High Court found in his favour, and he sought damages for false imprisonment, arguing that the habeas corpus order proved the wrongful nature of his detention. However, his victory in the High Court was overturned by the Court of Appeal, leading to the present Federal Court appeal.
In our day-to-day activities, we would come across many Gig Workers on the street, along the highway, or even in our workplace. Gig Workers play a huge role in our day-to-day events, and they are also a huge contributor to the country’s economy. As such, it is fortunate for Gig Workers to finally light at the end of the tunnel whenever they think of their safety and rights.
The UMCT Consti Colloquium organised by the UM Consti Team underscores the theme of ‘Transparency and Freedom: Pillars of a Resilient Constitution’. The Colloquium consisted of two panel sessions: Transparency and Freedom: Pillars of a Resilient Constitution as well as Transparency and Freedom: Pillars of a Resilient Constitution.
The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment (‘TAGS’) was established under Malaysia’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 (Act 840) (‘the Act’) as an accessible, and cost-effective alternative to civil courts for victims seeking redress for sexual harassment.
The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 is Malaysia’s primary legislation governing the processing of personal data in commercial transactions. Its main purposes are: to protect the personal data of individuals in commercial transactions; to regulate the processing of personal data; and to prevent misuse of personal information.
Occupational safety and health are fundamental rights in any modern society. Every individual has the right to work in an environment free from hazards that could jeopardise their well-being. Hence, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 in Malaysia plays a pivotal role in ensuring workplace safety and health, profoundly impacting both employers and employees alike.
Written by Richard Wee, Fatin Ismail and Tai Sher Lynn Can my employer stop me from entering into a contract with a competitor company due to a contractual clause? More often than not in contracts…
In recent months, the Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry (“MITI”) introduced the National Industry Environmental, Social & Governance Framework (i-ESG). This is an active step taken by the government in embracing ESG. Between the years of 2024 to 2026, the ‘Just Transition’ phase aims to support industries to embark on the ESG journey by providing guidelines, capacity building and outreach programmes, mentoring and financing.
In Malaysia, the population of gig workers almost doubles the global average at 26% of the labour force. Their work can often be directed as non-traditional, short-term and self-employed. Gig worker’s unique work arrangement often gives them the leverage of flexibility and choice of work.
