Employment Dispute / 01.10.2020

  Are You A Victim Of Dismissal?   Employment Law in Malaysia The year 2020 has been a roller coaster ride for many and due to the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, many employees have been unfairly terminated and/or dismissed by their employers. Hence, it is important to understand your rights and as well as what steps can you take if you have been a victim of unfair termination and/or dismissal. As a brief introduction, the main statute that governs the employment related issue in Malaysia would be the Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”).  The EA 1995 sets out the minimum benefit that...

Divorce / 30.09.2020

  Divorce - How does it work in Malaysia?   Divorce in Malaysia Many of you may not know, Divorce has become a common aspect of today’s society. On an annual basis, about 25% of the married couples registered legally in Malaysia undergo a Divorce. Despite of the sad truth mentioned earlier, it is also important for a married couple to bear in mind that Divorce should always be the last option to be considered. With that being said, if Divorce is opted as a solution to both parties, this article would assist you in understanding the procedures and the ways to best approach the...