Malaysia has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most progressive fintech markets, offering a comprehensive regulatory framework that balances innovation with consumer protection. This week’s article highlights the regulatory landscape in Malaysia for founders considering expansion into Malaysia.
Understanding fintech
Launching a startup is exciting, but it also comes with a host of legal responsibilities, especially when your business operates online from day one. The right set of online agreements and documents is not just about ticking boxes for compliance
AI is actively changing everything from how founders code software to how governments deliver public services. But while innovation moves fast, regulations often don’t. Across Southeast Asia, we now face a pivotal moment: How can we design an AI playbook
Raising your first round of capital can feel like diving into the deep end without a life vest. As a startup lawyer who usually advises first time founders, I’ve learned that successful fundraising isn’t just about having a great idea
The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) was popularised by Y Combinator (YC) in 2013 and has quickly become a ‘go-to’ instrument for startups seeking quick, flexible early-stage funding in the venture world.
However, failing to understand how SAFE works
The latest OpenAI’s version of ChatGPT, an AI-enabled chatbot allows users to generate images of themselves, their pets, films or memes in the distinct “Ghibli” style of Studio Ghibli, the acclaimed Japanese animation studio. Notably, not all users are on
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
