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 escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing US-China rivalry, continue to have profound impact on the global semiconductor industry. In response, many semiconductor companies are actively seeking alternative manufacturing hubs to mitigate the disruptions and restrictions arising from these tensions. As the industry navigates through this shifting landscape, Malaysia has emerged as a key destination for strategic investment and expansion. In this article, we explore several key considerations that foreign investors should take into account when structuring investments in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry.
地缘政治局势持续演变，尤其中美之间的竞争不断加剧，正深刻影响全球半导体行业的发展路径。为应对此局势造成 的干扰和限制，众多半导体企业正加速推进制造基地的多元化布局。随着企业调整其战略，马来西亚逐渐崭露头角，成为投资和扩展的关键目的地。本文将探讨外国投资者在布局马来西亚半导体行业的投资时应重点关注的几个关键因素。
The recent decision by the High Court in Luno Malaysia Sdn Bhd v Yew See Tak has revisited and overturned key findings made at the Sessions Court, raising significant questions about the duty of care owed by cryptocurrency platforms to their users in the context of unauthorised transactions. This commentary analyses the High Court’s reasoning and its implications on digital asset platforms operating under Malaysian law.
The Act aims to provide for the sharing of data within the control of a public sector agency with another public sector agency.
The Act also establishes the National Data Sharing Committee, which conducts strict evaluations on applications made by respective public sector agencies and decides on whether the data requested can be shared.
The recent decision by Sessions Court judge Sazlina Safie in the case of Yew See Tak v Luno Malaysia Sdn Bhd raises significant legal questions regarding the duty of care owed by cryptocurrency platforms to their users, particularly in the context of unauthorised transactions. This commentary will explore the legal principles underlying the judgment, the implications for financial service providers in the digital asset space, and the potential avenues for appeal.
Written by Loh Zheng Feng Introduction In tandem with the Asean Guide on AI Governance and Ethics, Malaysia unveiled its National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Governance & Ethics (‘AIGE’) on 20 September 2024. This comprehensive…
Malaysia’s recent announcement to introduce a new regulatory framework for social media and internet messaging platforms with over eight million users has sparked significant debate. While the government argues that the move will enhance online safety, especially for children and families, critics fear that it may suppress freedom of expression. This commentary explores the framework’s legal implications, contrasting it with comparable laws in other nations and going over possible effects on users, platforms, and wider civil freedoms.
Written by Richard Wee and Sangitha Gnanaguru In the evolving world of digital currencies, where anonymity and transparency coexist, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia faces an intriguing case. At the…
Written by Fatin Ismail On the 27 of March 2024, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Cyber Security Bill 2024. This bill seeks to enhance the national cyber security by requiring compliance of certain measures, standards…