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 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.
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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’.
Employees gain confidence and trust knowing there is a secure and structured process to report issues, whether related to workplace grievances or serious concerns such as conflicts of interest, embezzlement or corruption. Typically, grievances are directed to the Human Resources Department, while whistle-blowing reports are escalated to an independent director or a designated committee, which may comprise the Chief People Officer and Chief Compliance Officer in order to ensure impartiality and ethical oversight. These channels may include dedicated email addresses, online platforms and/or apps that allow for effective tracking and monitoring of all reports.
Young athletes, often without legal guidance, sign long-term agreements based on advice from senior players. Many of these contracts lack proper termination clauses and some are issued by companies not registered in Malaysia. These agreements are usually one-sided, with players being unaware that they’re entitled to keep a copy or challenge unfair terms. The psychological toll is significant, in the sense that many fear repercussions for speaking out. The issue of sexual harassment is also prevalent in the Esports industry. Without proper education, legislation, and support mechanisms, players are treated more as chattels than professionals.
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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…
