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Before sending a termination notice, identify the right you are exercising. The main routes are an express contractual right, repudiatory breach or renunciation, late performance where time is essential, mutual...
Stamp duty is now self-assessed: Since 1 January 2026, commercial agreements are stamped under the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (SDSAS) on MyTax. You calculate and pay the duty yourself, so...
Visas Dictate Validity: Employment contracts must be legally contingent on the successful issuance of an Employment Pass (EP) by the Expatriate Services Division. No "At-Will" Employment: Terminating an expatriate requires...
Foreign investors can retain 100% equity in Malaysian joint ventures by securing Malaysia Digital (MD) status. This bypasses traditional local ownership quotas. Separate pre-existing background IP from newly created foreground...
Non-competes are void: Under Malaysian law, non-compete clauses in B2B agreements are generally void as restraints of trade. NDAs protect data: NDAs are strictly enforced in Malaysia and are the...
Malaysia Expats' Guide to Residential Tenancy Disputes and Rights Key Takeaways Renting property as an expatriate in Malaysia involves navigating distinct legal frameworks and market practices that safeguard your residency....