Workplace bullying are increasing and contravenes the rights of employees and is against the law. It is crucial for companies and organizations to establish internal policies providing avenues for redress in instances of workplace bullying.
Author: Effa Suzieana Zainal
The Law on Land Acquisition in Malaysia
Section 44 of the National Land Code provides that the landowner shall be entitled to the exclusive use and enjoyment of his land. As such, no one can enter into someone else’s land unless that person has obtained the landowner’s consent. However, there are always exceptions to the general rule…
What Foreigners Should Know Before Buying A Property In Malaysia
Foreigners may only buy few types of property in Malaysia, and the limitations imposed vary from state to state. But, no limit exists for the number of properties a foreigner may purchase in Malaysia, either for residence or investment purposes.
An Overview of Malaysia’s Cybersecurity & Data Protection Laws
When the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA 2010) came into force in 2013, some of us thought that their privacy will be protected by the Act when in actual fact our privacy rights can be protected by numerous other legislations as described in this article.
Understanding the Tenancy Agreement & Your Rights as a Tenant
The process of obtaining a tenancy begins with you conducting due diligence on the property. This involves visiting the property, inspecting the state it is in [checking whether the appliances (if any) work] and inquiring about the monthly rent and deposits to be paid… You know the drill. But there’s more to it.
Dispute Resolution Clause in a Contract
Theoretically speaking, every contract is formed with the consensus of all parties regarding the content and objectives of the contract. In real life, such consensus, or the ‘meeting of the minds’ as contract law textbooks would explain, is not always the case. The outcome? Contractual disputes.
The Laws on Video-Making in Malaysia
On 20th July 2020, the New Straits Times reported that the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia is checking if the Al-Jazeera’s controversial documentary “Locked Up In Malaysia’s Lockdown” was licensed by the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) before it began production. The ruckus shocked Al-Jazeera as a news agency, and alarmed concerned Malaysians with regard…
Tips on Drafting a Service Agreement
A service agreement is when one party, who is a supplier, agrees to provide services to another party, who is the client, in exchange for a fee or payment. Question is, do you know the basics to watch out for in a service agreement and why such agreement is important?
What You Need to Know about Purchase Orders
A purchase order or simply known as ‘PO’ is a contractual document between a customer and a supplier. It is also sometimes referred to as a work order, invoice contract or work agreement. A PO is issued by a customer to request the supplier to provide them with either products or services, where payment is set to be made at a later date after receipt.
Occupiers Liability 101: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
The current COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges relevant to business owners or occupiers of premises. Harm may befall visitors of the business owners’ or occupiers’ premises if the standard operating procedures (“SOPs“) regulating the entry and behaviour of visitors and personnel do not reflect a sufficient degree of precaution. What kind of precautions should be taken…