Both Parental Consent needed for Conversion of non-Muslim Child On 29 January 2018, the Federal Court held that any conversion of non-Muslim children must get the consent of both parents. Background After a divorce with Indira Gandhi, Muhammad…
Month: May 2018
How does a Grievance Procedure look like?
Definition of Grievance: According to the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, “grievances” mean any “concerns, problems or complaints employees raise with their employer”. Grievance Procedure: As a starting point, any grievances at workplace should be…
Snapshot Of Patent Law In Malaysia
Definition: A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention (a product or a process) that provides a new way of doing something. A patent is protected for 20 years from the date of filing. Criteria: The invention…
At-A-Glance Guide to Competition Law in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the Competition Act 2010 (“Act”) sets out the competition law governing most companies and businesses. In essence, the Act prohibits: anti-competitive agreement which has the object (ie: aim) or effect of significantly restricting or distorting competition in any…
0% GST in Malaysia: How Does This Impact Your Business?
0% GST in Malaysia: As many of you are aware, the GST rate for standard-rated supplies of goods and services is reduced from 6% to 0%, effective from 1st June 2018 onwards. So what does this mean to your business?…
Key Things to Know About the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 in Malaysia
Key Things to know about the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 in Malaysia It is an offence to “maliciously create, publish or disseminate any fake news or publication containing fake news”. Fake news is broadly defined as “any news or information,…
[Member] Corporate Finance: Understanding The Basics Of Cost Of Debt, Cost Of Equity And Cost Of Capital
Debt Financing versus Equity Financing Debt financing is where a firm raises money for capital by selling debt instruments to investors. By lending money to a firm, the individuals or institutions become creditors and receive a promise that the principal…
Bail Application In Malaysia
Types of bail: Police bail: The release of a suspect from police station when investigation cannot be completed. The suspect will need to report to the police station at a later stage at the appointed date and time. Court…
The use of limits of a retention of title clause
It is common that you see a “retention of title” clause in commercial contracts. What is it for and what is the extent of its effectiveness? The main purpose of this clause is to allow the seller to reclaim possession…
Key Things You Need To Know About Copyright Law In Malaysia
What kind of works are protected under copyright law? literary works (books, drama, scripts, articles, reports, computer programs etc) artistic works (paintings, drawings, diagrams, photographs, sculptures etc.) musical works films sound recordings broadcasts For example, for a computer game, the…
Significance of an ‘Entire Agreement’ Clause?
It is a standard practice that lawyers will insert an “entire agreement clause” (see below) in a contract. This is such a common clause that many people overlook it as “just another standard contract term”. In fact, this is actually…