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*This article was published by Media Law International.  Read more here. The social media scene has been replete with health misinformation. The remedies run from the almost believable to the comical and to the downright bizarre. Comic relief aside, health misinformation may lead to serious consequences, if left unchecked. An article in the British Medical … Read more

In an environment where cash flow and liquidity challenges will likely threaten most enterprises, it seems almost inevitable that some will seek the protections afforded by the corporate rescue mechanisms under the Companies Act 2016 (“Act”) namely, corporate voluntary arrangement and judicial management.  CORPORATE VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENT (“CVA”) Introduction The provisions concerning CVA are set out … Read more

The global pandemic as well as the imposition of a nationwide Movement Control Order, now extended to 12 May 2020, has seen various ministries and industry regulators scrambling to unveil measures which purport to address the economic impact of Covid-19. A raft of such measures was announced by the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs … Read more

The basic medico-legal principals are well worn and well entrenched in the legal vernacular. But how well do these principles and known comforts fare in the middle of a pandemic? In this session, we explore whether these principles, which for so long formed part of the bulwark of the medico-legal structure, are rigid and unmovable … Read more

The emergence of the novel coronavirus has forced many to embrace online technology in order to continue operating in these times. To this end, there has been an understandable call for the practice of medicine to operate in different modalities; telehealth advancement, there are also risks and potential pitfalls when embracing technology. In this session, … Read more

Following the extension by the government of the Movement Control Order (“MCO”) until 28 April, 2020, the Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”) has updated the list of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”).  SALIENT POINTS We have listed the salient points from the latest FAQ.  All IRB premises remain closed until 28 April, 2020  All IRB premises (except … Read more

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order (“MCO”) which was implemented as a consequence, the Malaysian government has introduced several programs.  These programs are options which may be considered by employers to avoid embarking on a retrenchment exercise, also known as a reduction in force exercise. The programs are the Employment … Read more

COVID-19 and Protecting Healthcare Providers Thursday, 16 April 2020 The emergence of novel coronavirus and its rapid spread have presented difficult ethical and legal conundrums for government authorities, health officials and medical practitioners. In this interactive session, we explore some of the legal and ethical issues surrounding COVID-19 and discuss the clinical features of the … Read more

As the new Covid-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe and people of numerous nations take to their homes in an effort to avoid spreading the contagion, it is no surprise that much of the conversation and news in respect of the pandemic is taking place online. People are utilising social platforms and news media to … Read more