Filing a trademark is a critical step in securing your brand’s identity. In Malaysia, the journey from application to registration is managed by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). While most applicants hope for a smooth path, a common hurdle is the issuance of a Provisional Refusal. By understanding the process and responding decisively…
1. Where ‘domicile’ grants jurisdiction for parties to file for divorce, ‘reside’ grants jurisdiction for parties to file for judicial separation. It forms the basis of the petition being filed in the family court, and the source of the courts’ power to grant orders.2. The understanding of these phrases becomes particularly important given how borderless…
Following our earlier article on “Understanding Your Rights in Cases of Inaccurate CTOS Scores”, there has now been a significant development. In CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd v Suriati binti Mohd Yusof [2024] 5 MLJ 811, the Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court’s decision, marking an important shift in how liability of credit…
The Malaysian Courts have recently been confronted with a novel and complex issue at the intersection of law, ethics, and reproductive technology. What happens when science outpaces the law—and a marriage ends while parenthood remains frozen in time? In RAH v. RAL [2025] 4 CLJ 132, the High Court of Malaya was asked to decide…
Arbitration is an alternate dispute resolution process to the usual process of the Courts. This avenue is usually resorted by parties when their contract provides for a pre-existing arbitration clause or where parties collectively agree to arbitrate their existing dispute before an arbitrator instead of a judge. The arbitration proceedings in Malaysia are usually administered…
Effective 14.04.2014, the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) came into force. The introduction of CIPAA provides an alternative and expeditious recourse to unpaid parties in the construction sector compared to the slower and costly processes of litigation or arbitration. The adjudication process is private and would usually take approximately 90-100 days from…
If your business relies on patents, a significant shift in Malaysia’s legal framework is now in effect as of 31 December 2025. The Patents (Amendment) Regulations 2025 introduce a new administrative system for challenging patents, altering the strategic landscape for both patent owners and their competitors. For business leaders, understanding this change is crucial for protecting…
For businesses in Malaysia, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is more than a celebration; it is a major commercial event. From special product packaging and festive songs to limited-edition apparel and marketing campaigns, Hari Raya Aidilfitri represents a significant investment in creativity and branding. However, amidst the rush to capture the festive market, a critical question often…
A. Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the digital landscape, enabling automation, data analysis, and user interaction on a scale never seen before. Yet, as technology advances, so do the methods of cybercriminals. The rise of AI-enabled and AI-assisted crimes represents a new frontier of digital threats—one that challenges not only cybersecurity experts but…
In March 2025, the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Commissioner (PDPC) issued a public list of data users and collectors penalised for non-compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and the Personal Data Protection (Registration of Data Users) Regulations 2013. This highlights a growing trend: businesses in Malaysia face increasing scrutiny and hefty fines…
