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.
On 9 June 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued a Press Release to announce a major expansion of its Sales and Service Tax (SST) effective 1 July 2025.
The announcement was foreshadowed in Budget 2025 (albeit without much detail) to increase government revenue and support fiscal reforms. The new structure will cover a wider range of taxable services and introduce changes to the sales tax on locally manufactured and/or imported goods.
The key to understanding the expansion is the Malaysian Government’s oft-repeated statements that the expansion aims to increase revenue without burdening the ordinary man on the street.
Antitrust laws are designed to promote competition by restricting the ability of one single company from dominating the market Ensuring mergers and acquisitions do not overconcentrate market power or form monopolies, also breaking up those that have formed monopolies. It also prevents multiple firms from colluding or forming a cartel to limit competition through practices such as price fixing. The rise of Esports brings up several antitrust concerns, especially since Microsoft and Sony dominate much of the video game industry.
The Forum on the Future of Work 2025 (‘the Forum’) was hosted by Richard Wee Chambers in collaboration with E2 Workforce Consulting Sdn Bhd. The Forum was held at Asian International Arbitration Centre (‘AIAC’), on 11 June 2025, from 9am to 12pm.
Richard Wee Chambers (‘RWC’) and E2 Workforce Consulting Sdn Bhd (‘E2 Workforce Consulting’) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership. This collaboration brings together Richard Wee Chambers’ expertise in legal matters with E2 Workforce Consulting strengths in workforce development, enabling both parties to offer comprehensive solutions that address the evolving needs of businesses and employees.
Merujuk kepada Peraturan-Peraturan Perlindungan Pengguna (Urus Niaga Perdagangan Elektronik) 2024 (“Peraturan”) yang berkuat kuasa pada 25 Disember 2024. Tempoh penangguhan selama enam (6) bulan selepas kuat kuasa Peraturan ini akan berakhir pada 24 Jun 2025.…
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…
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 ASEAN Sports ADR Forum 2025 (‘the Forum’) jointly organised by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU), and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia (KBS), underscored the theme ‘Ensuring Fair Play: Advancing Sports Dispute Resolution in Asia’.
在马来西亚,制造业是推动国家经济发展的关键领域。为规范和促进该行业的发展,马来西亚政府通过马来西亚投资发展局(MIDA),依据《1975年工业协调法》(”ICA 1975″)负责签发制造许可证。在马来西亚运营的特定制造企业必须取得该许可证。该申请流程受一套明确的监管框架所规管,申请资格、程序步骤以及从MIDA申请制造许可证时所需考量的主要法律因素。
In Malaysia, the manufacturing sector is a key contributor to the nation’s economic development. To regulate and facilitate growth in this sector, the Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), administers the issuance of manufacturing licences under the Industrial Coordination Act 1975 (‘ICA 1975’). A manufacturing licence is mandatory for certain manufacturing companies operating in Malaysia. The process is governed by a defined regulatory framework, eligibility criteria, procedural steps, and key legal considerations involved in obtaining a manufacturing licence from MIDA.
