Legal industry recruitment specialists eLawyer have just released a report titled “Landscape of Legal Career Market in Malaysia 2023 (with Salary Guide)”(“eLawyer Report”).
The eLawyer Report contains data insights into the Malaysian legal job market, including their observations on the
Lee Shih and Marcus van Geyzel
The Malaysian Lawyer is a legal publication focused on providing updates and analysis on Malaysian law, particularly in areas such as insolvency, corporate rescue, restructuring, and cross-border legal issues. It features articles, case updates, and commentary on legislative developments like the Cross-Border Insolvency Bill and the adoption of international frameworks such as the UNCITRAL Model Law. The publication also covers emerging legal challenges including AI-driven fraud and deepfakes, offering practical insights and guidance for legal professionals. It serves as a resource for lawyers, academics, and practitioners interested in Malaysian corporate and insolvency law, as well as related regulatory and procedural matters.
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Newly Updated: “Guide to Malaysian Employment Law”
We have just updated our very popular Guide to Malaysian Employment Law. These updates take into account the significant changes to the Employment Act as a result of the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 and Employment (Amendment of First Schedule)…
Largest Law Firms in Malaysia 2022
Case Update: High Court Decision on Interaction between Judicial Management and Insolvency
By Lee Shih
The High Court in Exxobrite Sdn Bhd v Value Plus Industries Sdn Bhd (grounds of judgment dated 29 July 2022) dealt with the moratorium effect of a judicial management order and the insolvency repercussions arising from the judicial management process.…
Employees earning up to RM4,000/month will be entitled to overtime payments. Here’s what employers need to know.
From 1 September 2022, when the new Employment Act (“EA”) amendments come into force (See: Employment Act to apply to all employees from 1 September 2022, some sections subject to increased salary threshold of RM4,000/month), all employees with wages…
Employment Act to apply to all employees from 1 September 2022, some sections subject to increased salary threshold of RM4,000/month
When the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 (“the Amendment Act”) was gazetted earlier this year, there was much confusion regarding what the scope of the Employment Act (“EA”) would be once the Amendment Act came into force. This confusion was fuelled…
Flexible Working Arrangements: What employers should include in a Flexible Working Policy and other recommended documents
Pursuant to changes contained in the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 (“the Amendment Act”), which the government has announced will come into force on 1 September 2022, employees in Malaysia will be allowed to apply to their employer for a…
Case Update: A Second Judicial Management Order – Extending JM Past 12 Months
By Lee Shih
The High Court in Syed Ibrahim & Co v Trans Fame Offshore Sdn Bhd [2022] MLJU 1380 (grounds of judgment dated 16 June 2022) involved the Court granting a second judicial management order. In effect, this allowed for the…
Malaysia passes Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill with very minor amendments, despite widespread criticism
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) has passed the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021, despite unaddressed concerns of significant shortcomings in the Bill.
The Bill was initially tabled for its first reading in December 2021 (Read our previous post: “Malaysia’s Anti-Sexual…
Inns of Court Malaysia Webinar: Judicial Management and Corporate Rescue
By Lee Shih
The Inns of Court Malaysia will be holding another instalment of its flagship event, the ICM Legal Education Series. This webinar is on Friday 22 July 2022 at 4pm. Registration is required. The event is free for Inns of Court…