Ad Valorem Stamp Duty

Ad Valorem Stamp Duty

Ad Valorem Duty is the rate of duty varies according to the nature of the instruments and consideration stipulated in the instrument or the market value of a property. It is chargeable on instruments and not on transactions. If a transaction can be effected without...
MyFEX2.0

MyFEX2.0

We were informed that MyFEX2.0 will be launched in March 2022. Meaning, franchisors, franchisees and master franchisee MUST ‘key-in’ into MYFEX2.0. Unlike the original MyFEX, which is very much an online e-filing system, MyFEX2.0 is a combination of an...
Franchising Talk in Johor Bahru

Franchising Talk in Johor Bahru

I want to thank the Malaysian Franchise Association for inviting me again to speak my mind on the overview of the law on franchise in Malaysia in Johor Bahru on the 9th January 2021. The Franchise Act 1998 went through two major amendments in 2012 and 2020. The...

Amendments to IP laws

2021 is certainly a busy year for the IPs registrars. 2022 will be a busy year for IP practitioners with new amendments made to the Patents Act and the Copyrights Act and a proposed new Act called the Geographical Indications Act. We attached below the amendment bills...