Many people view medical aesthetic procedures—such as hyaluronic acid injections, Botox, and other minimally invasive treatments—as mere “minor procedures” that carry no risk. In reality, however, there are risks of bruising, swelling, infection, and even adverse effects on one’s appearance.
Looking to acquire shares in a private Malaysian company? What is the process, and what are the risks? Today, we break down the key essentials of a share acquisition.
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It often starts with a failed transfer. A payment does not go through, and the bank says only that the account has been frozen on instructions from an enforcement agency.
In one reported case, a political party discovered that its accounts were frozen only when several banking transactions could not be made. In another, a lawyer found out his accounts had been frozen while he was being remanded.
My Bank Account Has Been Frozen: What Sections 44 and 44A of AMLA Mean for You Read More »
Most Malaysians know Section 420 of the Penal Code as the “cheating” section. It is the provision usually cited in police reports on online scams, fake investment schemes and dishonest business deals.
Fewer people realise what can happen after a cheating report is lodged. The investigation does not always stop at the criminal case against the cheater. It can extend to the money trail under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA, Act 613).
Once AMLA is engaged, bank accounts can be frozen and cars, houses and cash can be seized. Those assets can even be forfeited to the Government without anyone being charged in court.
This article explains how that link works, using recent Malaysian cases.
A single police report of cheating can set off a money laundering investigation that freezes the accounts of the suspect, the suspect’s family, and anyone whose account the money passed through. This article explains how it happens, who is at risk, and what you can do.
It often starts with a failed transfer. A payment does not go through, and the bank says only that the account has been frozen on instructions from an enforcement agency.
In one reported case, a political party discovered that its accounts were frozen only when several banking transactions could not be made. In another, a lawyer found out his accounts had been frozen while he was being remanded.
My Bank Account Has Been Frozen: What Sections 44 and 44A of AMLA Mean for You Read More »
Malaysian businesses rarely stop at the border. Many trade with Singapore, source from India, raise funds in Hong Kong or bid for projects in Australia. When they do, the question is not only “What does Malaysian law say about bribery?” but also “What happens to my company under the law of the country where I am doing business?”
Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (“MACC Act”) came into force on 1 June 2020 and was modelled on the UK Bribery Act 2010. This article looks at how four other common law jurisdictions, namely India, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore, deal with companies whose people pay bribes, and how Malaysia measures up.
You’ve paid the deposit, secured the loan, and signed the contract, yet you still haven’t received the keys to the house? Beyond seeking compensation, there is another legal remedy available: specific performance.
How soon after the baby is born must the birth be registered? What documents are required? What happens if the 60-day deadline is missed? Today, we clarify the common questions regarding birth registration in Malaysia.
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Who gets the frozen embryos after a divorce? Are they considered “persons” or “property”? In 2025, the Malaysian Family High Court addressed this issue for the first time.
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