The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 is now fully enforced, making data protection crucial for all businesses. Whether you run a café or law firm, if you collect personal data, PDPA applies to you. Follow the seven key principles, get customer consent, and publish a PDP Notice to stay compliant and build trust. Protecting data today protects your business tomorrow.

Prepaid service packages offer convenience and discounts but pose serious risks when businesses shut down unexpectedly. In Malaysia, current consumer laws provide limited protection for prepaid customers, leaving many without refunds when companies collapse. While Singapore’s CaseTrust offers prepayment safeguards, Malaysia lacks similar measures. Stronger laws and protection schemes are urgently needed to ensure consumers’ prepaid funds remain secure even when businesses fail.

Understanding the Employment Act 1955 is essential for all employers in Malaysia. This Act outlines key statutory obligations such as minimum wages, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination procedures. Recent amendments have expanded coverage to all employees, with some exceptions for those earning over RM4,000/month. Employers must comply to avoid legal and financial consequences. From annual and sick leave to maternity and paternity rights, adherence ensures fair employment practices. Stay informed and compliant—reach out to us for legal guidance tailored to your workplace needs.

The Small Estate Distribution process applies when a person dies without a will, and the total estate value does not exceed RM5 million. With the MyLand Portal, applications are now more accessible. The process includes generating and affirming Borang A, attending a hearing, paying distribution fees, and receiving the Distribution Order. Muslim estates follow Faraid law, while non-Muslim estates follow the Distribution Act 1958. Updates under the 2022 Amendment have simplified the process further.