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A High Court ruling says buyers at court-ordered auctions do not inherit the previous owner's unpaid strata maintenance and sinking fund charges.

Malaysia is drafting a new e-commerce law to make platforms and sellers, including foreign ones, more accountable. What is proposed and what it means for shoppers.

The Anti-bully Act 2026 is fully in force. Who can complain to the new tribunal, what it can order, and the RM250,000 compensation cap.

From 1 October 2026, workers who lose their jobs get higher PERKESO benefits and a new RM1,000 mobility allowance. Vacancy-reporting fines start on 2 January 2027.

Penang now requires a council licence for short-term rentals such as Airbnb units, with fees, penalties and strict limits on residential strata on the island.

The Court of Appeal has allowed the Malaysian Bar to intervene in a lawyer's appeal concerning MACC notices — a case that squarely raises solicitor–client privilege.

Malaysia has already trialled AI in sentencing. As the tools spread, the profession is debating how far AI should go in the courtroom — and who stays accountable.

Reforms to the Legal Profession Act 1976 will reshape how Malaysian firms operate — including allowing limited liability law partnerships. Here's what's changing.

Technology giants are competing to sell AI 'agents' that carry out multi-step tasks for organisations. Here's what the trend means — and why oversight matters for law firms.

A landmark reform would split the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor — and remove the Prime Minister's power over the prosecutor's appointment.

Malaysia's data-protection regime has tightened: mandatory 72-hour breach notification and a mandatory Data Protection Officer now apply. Here's what it means.

For the first time, Malaysia has a dedicated statute on how government buys goods and services. The Government Procurement Act 2025 has passed but awaits commencement.

Malaysia's arbitration framework has been modernised. The Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024 introduces third-party funding, tighter challenge windows, and a new AIAC Court of Arbitration.

Malaysia's Online Safety Act 2025 is now in force, putting new duties on platforms to detect and remove harmful content. Here's what it means for users and business.

Malaysia is moving toward regulating artificial intelligence directly, with a public consultation under way on its first AI Governance Bill. Here's what it could mean.

Malaysia's Consumer Credit Act 2025 is now largely in force, bringing lenders — including buy-now-pay-later providers — under a new licensing regime. Here's what changed.

The Federal Court has narrowed how Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act applies to online content. Here's what the Heidy Quah decision means.

Parliament has extended Malaysia's child-protection law to reach offences committed overseas. Here's what this reform means and why it matters.

Freedom of information gives citizens a legal right to access government records. Here's why it matters — and where Malaysia stands as a nationwide FOI law is debated.

Malaysia's Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 raises fines, targets illegal street racing, and places more accountability on vehicle owners — not just drivers. Here's what it means.