Publications

DRONE REGULATION MALAYSIA

Drones were initially commonly used for aerial photography and videography. However, in recent years, the usage of drones has been extended to agriculture, mapping, forestry, river monitoring, transportation, construction, coastal management, flood management and other types of applications.

In this article, we look into the relevant laws governing the use of drones in Malaysia and also the main government initiatives to support the growth of drone technology in certain industries.

DOING BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA

Operating a business in a foreign land can be fraught with dangers due to differences in law. Whilst Malaysia has been actively courting Foreign Direct Investments, often with generous incentives, it is still necessary for an investor to be adequately informed on what the country offers and conditions imposed.

A Lawyer’s Guide to Doing Business in Malaysia seeks to provide the potential investor with a brief overview of the incentives and relevant legislations for operating a business in Malaysia.

TAKE-OVERS AND MERGERS 2016

The Malaysian Code on Take-Overs and Mergers 2010 (Old Code) has been revoked and has now been superseded by the Malaysian Code on Take-Overs and Mergers 2016 (New Code). This circular summarises the key changes, particularly under the Rules on Take-Overs, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisitions (Rules) that will govern merger & acquisition (M&A) transactions in Malaysia after 15 August 2016.

FAQ 1 on COVID-19 Pandemic:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on issues arising from the effect of the Movement Control Order on employer-employee relations.