The Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) published the new Guidelines on Regulatory Sandbox on 17 February 2025, enabling fintech businesses to deploy capital market products or services in a sandbox environment.

The SC’s regulatory sandbox was first announced on 1…

Malaysian lawmakers have been busy in the past several months. New laws are expected to affect technology companie and startups operating online platforms and businesses such as gig economy platforms, ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) operators, social media and messaging…

Tony Hsieh, founder of Zappos with a net worth of over US$800 million, passed away in 2020 without a will despite selling his stake to Amazon. His death led to family squabbles and legal complications, highlighting the importance of succession…

These non-standard terms can be detrimental to founders, especially first-time founders who encounter such terms often without realising their long-term implications.

This article explores several non-standard terms we’ve encountered in our past experience and explains why they should be approached…

Malaysia’s startup ecosystem is vibrant and growing, and many founders are considering establishing a presence here. As a startup lawyer who regularly advises founders on establishing a startup in Malaysia, I’ve put together eight frequently asked questions (FAQs) that hopefully…

When it comes to raising capital, a startup has to decide if the funding round is going to be a priced or unpriced round. The choice between these two funding structures can have significant implications on your startup’s valuation, future…

As the business evolves, disputes may arise due to diverging interests or expectations among team members. Growth may bring shareholder disputes usually among founders, investors, or employees as they grapple with differences in vision or priorities among the stakeholders.

This…