Essential Things You Should Know About the New Myanmar Companies Law 2017

Jeff Leong

The long-awaited Myanmar Companies Law 2017 (“MCL”) will come into effect on 1st August 2018 and replace the 100-year old Companies Act 1914 (“MCA”).  The MCL aims to modernize Myanmar’s corporate framework and provide new opportunities to both foreign and local companies which were previously not available under the MCA. Foreign Companies Under the MCL, a foreign company is defined as… Continue reading Essential Things You Should Know About the New Myanmar Companies Law 2017

Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 And The F&B Operator

Jeff Leong

F&B operators in Malaysia are having nightmares these days, ever since a video of employees of a popular Indian banana leaf restaurant washing their utensils in roadside potholes behind the restaurant went viral. Since then, various eateries were inspected and closed down for non compliance with Food Hygiene regulations. That enforcement was lax under the… Continue reading Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 And The F&B Operator

The New Corporate Malaysia: Implementing Whistleblower Programs And Hotlines For Better Corporate Governance

Jeff Leong

Malaysia was the laughing stock of the Whistleblower world barely 5 months ago when a whistleblowing politician, far from being protected under the law, was jailed 30 months instead. With a new government now in charge in Malaysia, upholding the Rule of Law and Institutional Reforms are well underway and such bad whistleblower experiences are… Continue reading The New Corporate Malaysia: Implementing Whistleblower Programs And Hotlines For Better Corporate Governance

The Sparkle in Myanmar’s Real Estate Sector

Jeff Leong

Myanmar's new Condominium Law in 2016 attracted huge investment interests (especially from foreigners) into the Myanmar’s real estate sector. For the first time, foreigners or foreign companies are now allowed to LEGALLY purchase condominiums in Myanmar. In 2018, the Myanmar government passed the Condominium Rules (“Rules”) which further eased restrictions on foreign ownership, providing greater… Continue reading The Sparkle in Myanmar’s Real Estate Sector