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Malaysia's new smoking and vaping regulations enforce a RM5,000 fine for violations in workplaces. Employers must ensure compliance through clear policies, signage, training, and monitoring. Offering smoking cessation support and updating policies is essential. We can assist with policy reviews, legal advice, and enforcement strategies to ensure compliance and a healthier workplace.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a landmark initiative designed to strengthen economic collaboration between Malaysia and Singapore. Strategically located in Johor’s Iskandar region, the JS-SEZ combines Malaysia’s cost-effectiveness and skilled workforce with Singapore’s global connectivity and infrastructure. Key initiatives include streamlined business services, enhanced cross-border mobility, renewable energy projects, and talent development programs. The zone also supports the establishment of family offices in Forest City, offering high-net-worth individuals competitive advantages for wealth management. The JS-SEZ is poised to drive innovation, attract foreign investment, and create new opportunities in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and green technology, solidifying its position as a premier economic hub in Southeast Asia.

All sections of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 shall come into force by 1 June 2025, with certain sections coming into force earlier, i.e., 1st January 2025 and 1st April 2025.

There are several methods to enfroce monetary judgments in Malaysia. These include a writ of seizure and sale (auctioning debtor's property), garnishee proceedings (seizing money from debtor’s bank accounts), a charging order (placing a charge on stocks or shares), appointing a receiver (taking income from debtor’s assets), and committal proceedings (imprisoning non-compliant debtors). The suitability of the method depends on the debtor's assets. The judgment debtor summons helps assess the debtor’s ability to pay. Each method has a specific process under the Rules of Court 2012.