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1 May 2020 Covid-19 Updates (SOPs for reopening the economy)

Standard Operating Procedures for Reopening of the Economy The SOPs for the reopening of the economy, include requirements on social distancing, frequent hand-washing, wearing face masks and symptomatic individuals to go for health screening. Restaurants may operate with social distancing requirements and outdoor sports and recreational activities without body contact are permitted. In addition, employers

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28 April 2020 – A Guide for Companies amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Economic Stimulus Packages, Contractual Obligations and Liabilities and Legal Implications in Malaysia This update note is for your information only and does not constitute legal advice. The contents of this note should not be used or relied upon in regard to any particular facts or circumstances without first consulting a lawyer. 1. The impact of

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5 Feb 2018 Notes on the Revised Guidelines on the Establishment and Operations of Labuan Leasing Business – Impact on Aviation

The Labuan Financial Services Authority (“Labuan FSA”) has, at the end of December 2017, released revised Guidelines on the Establishment and Operations of Labuan Leasing Business (“Revised Guidelines”), in place of the 2013 guidelines. The Revised Guidelines have introduced a number of new requirements for Labuan leasing companies. In particular, the changes to the Operational

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17 Oct 2016 Notes on the New Malaysian Code on Take-Over 2016

On 15 August 2016, the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) revised the take-overs and mergers regulatory framework in Malaysia by the launch of its new rule book as well as a vastly revised take-overs code. The Rules on Takeovers, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisitions 2016 (Rules) together with the Malaysian Code on Take-Overs and Mergers 2016

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13 June 2016 New Fintech Regulatory Framework in the Making

The financial-technology industry’s rapid growth is posing new regulatory challenges for the integrity, safety and soundness of the financial system. In this light, on 2nd June 2016 Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced the establishment of a Financial Technology Enabler Group (FTEG), which will be responsible for formulating and enhancing regulatory policies to facilitate the adoption

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