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For online businesses, selecting the right e-commerce lawyer is pivotal to navigating the complex legal landscape and ensuring long-term business prosperity. The current digital market presents unique challenges and is subject to various evolving e-commerce regulations, such as jurisdictional complexities, compliance with intellectual property laws and data security. By securing legal guidance from an e-commerce […]

Due to a lack of prevention awareness, online scam activities and fraud have become rampant in Malaysia, causing billions of yearly losses. Various bodies and agencies are making continuous efforts to curb the concerning nationwide trend of an increasing prevalence of e-commerce scams, including: At the same time, it is important for consumers to enhance

The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) stands as the cornerstone of data protection in Malaysia. The act sets the standard for the handling, processing, and safeguarding of personal data in commercial transactions by Malaysian organisations. Since its inception, the PDPA has played a pivotal role in regulating the digital landscape. It ensures that personal

In Malaysia, Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFT, have rapidly gained interest and adoption despite lacking specific legislation. NFTs, often described as the cornerstone of the emergent metaverse landscape, represent more than just a passing trend; they signal a paradigm shift in how we understand and engage with digital ownership. The rapid integration of NFTs has revolutionised

Music licensing in Malaysia is a critical consideration for business owners who use music in their establishments, such as restaurants, retail stores, gyms, or any other commercial spaces. Music has the ability to increase customer loyalty as it immensely enhances the ambience and harmonises the themed décor, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Subsequently, customer satisfaction will

Embarking on new business start-ups in Malaysia can be an exhilarating and promising journey filled with potential opportunities. However, amid the excitement and optimism, it’s imperative for entrepreneurs not to underestimate the critical legal considerations that accompany the establishment and operation of a start-up. In addition to the creative and strategic aspects of entrepreneurship, ensuring

“The future of the nation depends on the children of today.” It is a universally acknowledged truth and a foundational human rights principle—every child deserves an education and a safe environment to grow. As a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Malaysia has embarked on an unprecedented journey towards globally

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seeped into our everyday life, becoming less of a novelty and more of a norm. A remarkable evolution of AI is ‘Generative AI,’ trained on vast amounts of online data to produce novel works. Across Malaysia, this technology is transforming the landscape of content creation in various industries.

The saying “better late than never” is a sentiment that holds true in the context of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sector in Malaysia. Even though the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance practices is more recent than in Western countries, these principles are gradually being woven into the fabric of business operations in

A supply agreement in Malaysia is a critical document in business, establishing a clear set of rules for both the supplier and the purchaser to operate seamlessly. A well-crafted supply agreement helps to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial business relationship for the parties involved. Without a written agreement in place, both parties are vulnerable