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At CHIONG & PARTNERS, we regularly share practical legal insights to help individuals and businesses better understand the law and make informed decisions. Our articles cover a broad range of topics, including corporate and commercial matters, employment issues, dispute resolution, family law, and regulatory developments in Malaysia.
Explore our latest articles below to stay informed and up to date.
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Key Clauses to Include in a Shareholders’ Agreement
A well-drafted Shareholders’ Agreement is a vital instrument for any company with more than one shareholder. Although a Shareholders’ Agreement is not legally mandated under Malaysian law, it remains a crucial document for companies with multiple shareholders.
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What Investors Need to Know Behind the Deal: Legal Due Diligence
In Malaysia’s dynamic investment landscape, legal due diligence plays a vital role in protecting investor interests and ensuring that informed decisions are made before entering into a deal.
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Preventing Workplace Disputes Through Clear HR Policies in the Handbook
In Malaysia’s fast-paced corporate landscape, effectively managing employee relations is key to sustaining business stability and complying with legal requirements” is more standard legal phrasing. One of the most efficient and proactive approaches to minimizing workplace conflicts is to establish clear and comprehensive Human Resource (HR) policies.
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How a Shareholders' Agreement Can Safeguard Your Startup
Starting a business with family or friends can seem like an exciting opportunity, driven by trust, shared values, and common goals. However, many entrepreneurs soon discover that personal relationships can complicate business dynamics. What starts as a promising venture can quickly unravel due to misunderstandings, differing expectations, or conflicting visions.
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Can I Get a Divorce If My Partner Doesn’t Agree?
This article will guide you through the available options if you are in a situation where your partner refuses to consent to a divorce. We will discuss the grounds for divorce, the difference between contested and uncontested divorce, and the steps you need to take to proceed with the process.
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How E-Invoicing Will Impact Law Firms In Malaysia
As Malaysia advances its digital transformation agenda, the implementation of mandatory e-Invoicing by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is set to reshape how businesses, including law firms, manage their billing and tax compliance.
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Wills, Trusts, and the Law What Every Malaysian Should Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is often misunderstood as something only relevant to the wealthy or the elderly. In reality, every Malaysian, regardless of age or net worth, should understand how tools such as wills and trusts function, and how the law governs the distribution of assets upon death.
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Employment Act 1955: Must-Know 2022 Amendments comes into force on 1.9.2022
Pursuant to Gazette Notification [P.U,(B) 368/2022], the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 (“the Amendment Act”) will come into operation on 1.9.2022. However, the Minister of Human Resources announced that the implementation of the amendments will only come into operation on 1.1.2023 instead of 1.9.2022 as initially planned.
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Key Clauses to Include in a Shareholders’ Agreement
A well-drafted Shareholders’ Agreement is a vital instrument for any company with more than one shareholder. Although a Shareholders’ Agreement is not legally mandated under Malaysian law, it remains a crucial document for companies with multiple shareholders.
-
What Investors Need to Know Behind the Deal: Legal Due Diligence
In Malaysia’s dynamic investment landscape, legal due diligence plays a vital role in protecting investor interests and ensuring that informed decisions are made before entering into a deal.
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Preventing Workplace Disputes Through Clear HR Policies in the Handbook
In Malaysia’s fast-paced corporate landscape, effectively managing employee relations is key to sustaining business stability and complying with legal requirements” is more standard legal phrasing. One of the most efficient and proactive approaches to minimizing workplace conflicts is to establish clear and comprehensive Human Resource (HR) policies.
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How a Shareholders' Agreement Can Safeguard Your Startup
Starting a business with family or friends can seem like an exciting opportunity, driven by trust, shared values, and common goals. However, many entrepreneurs soon discover that personal relationships can complicate business dynamics. What starts as a promising venture can quickly unravel due to misunderstandings, differing expectations, or conflicting visions.
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Can I Get a Divorce If My Partner Doesn’t Agree?
This article will guide you through the available options if you are in a situation where your partner refuses to consent to a divorce. We will discuss the grounds for divorce, the difference between contested and uncontested divorce, and the steps you need to take to proceed with the process.
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How E-Invoicing Will Impact Law Firms In Malaysia
As Malaysia advances its digital transformation agenda, the implementation of mandatory e-Invoicing by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is set to reshape how businesses, including law firms, manage their billing and tax compliance.
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Wills, Trusts, and the Law What Every Malaysian Should Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is often misunderstood as something only relevant to the wealthy or the elderly. In reality, every Malaysian, regardless of age or net worth, should understand how tools such as wills and trusts function, and how the law governs the distribution of assets upon death.
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Employment Act 1955: Must-Know 2022 Amendments comes into force on 1.9.2022
Pursuant to Gazette Notification [P.U,(B) 368/2022], the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 (“the Amendment Act”) will come into operation on 1.9.2022. However, the Minister of Human Resources announced that the implementation of the amendments will only come into operation on 1.1.2023 instead of 1.9.2022 as initially planned.