Monday, 13 April, 2020 11:00 am – 11:45 am Retrenchment during the Covid-19 Pandemic About this talk Is your business in financial distress because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order (MCO)? As a result of the MCO and the current economic situation, many companies are experiencing severe cash flow difficulties. In…
Wednesday, 8 April, 2020 11:00 am – 11:45 am Business Continuity during COVID-19: The Show Must Go On About this talk Most business owners are stuck at home hoping for a quick end to this health and business crisis. However, our analysis tells us that we may be in this emergency Remote Work scenario longer…
Monday, 6 April, 2020 11:00 am – 11:45 am Rescue Mechanisms For Distressed Companies Corporate Voluntary Arrangement About this talk The Movement Control Order (“MCO”) has caused distress for several companies due to suspension of their operations and businesses. Under the Companies Act 2016, there are two Corporate Rescue Mechanisms which can be used….
Thursday, 2 April, 2020 11:00 am – 11:45 am Part 1: How should Contractors in the Construction Industry manage the problems arising from the COVID-19 MCO? Friday, 3 April, 2020 11:00 am – 11:45 am Part 2: How should Contractors in the Construction Industry manage the problems arising from the COVID-19 MCO? About this talk…
Thursday, 26 March, 2020 12:30pm – 2:30pm Citizenship for Adopted Children and Stateless Individuals (Download pdf brochure ) Overview Stateless individuals face a lifetime of uncertainty and discrimination and the process of being recognised as a Malaysian citizen is full of challenges. This is despite the fact that they may have been born in Malaysia and…
Wednesday, 26 February, 2020 12:30pm – 2:30pm Land Acquisition: Knowing Your Rights (Download pdf brochure ) Overview As a developing nation, lands in Malaysian are constantly being acquired under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 in order to accommodate the development of the country especially for mega infrastructure projects such as the MRT, LRT3, DUKE, SUKE, EKVE,…
Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 12:30pm – 2:30pm Joint Venture Agreements (Download pdf brochure ) Overview A joint venture is a strategic arrangement where two or more parties come to an agreement to share their expertise and resources to achieve a common business goal. The success of a joint venture is highly dependent on the joint venture…
Wednesday, 18 December, 2019 12:30pm – 2:30pm Doing Business In Malaysia (Download pdf brochure ) Overview China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to strengthen Chinese presence and connectivity to the world, has resulted in Malaysia being a key destination for Chinese investors. As Malaysia continues to see Chinese investors entering its economy, the Malaysian…
Tuesday, 19 November, 2019 12:30pm – 2:30pm Basics of Construction Contracts in Malaysia (Download pdf brochure ) Overview Dealing with construction contracts can be daunting for companies. It is essential for individuals and companies in the construction industry to be well versed in standard agreements, common contractual terms in the construction contracts and their implications. This…
Wednesday, 23 October, 2019 12:30pm – 2:30pm How to Help Foreigners Buy Properties in Malaysia (Download pdf brochure ) Overview The Malaysian property market remains attractive to foreigners and expats who either wish to live or invest in Malaysia. To many foreigners and expats, Malaysian properties are affordable and offer reasonable returns. However, there are specific…
MahWengKwai & Associates’ Public Series Lunch Talks are organised once a month over lunch to inculcate knowledge and awareness, promote deliberations, for networking and to explore new strategic partnerships amongst our associates and clients. On 22 August 2019, our Senior Associate, Ms Cassandra Nicole Thomazios from the firms’ Corporate Department spoke on “The Role of…
Wednesday, 18 September, 2019 12:30pm – 2:30pm Understanding Unfair Dismissal Claims and Managing Poor Performance (Download pdf brochure ) Overview Dealing with poor employee performance can be very challenging for employers. The law allows an employer to terminate an employee if the employee’s performance is not satisfactory. However, there are certain criteria to be fulfilled before…
Thursday, 22 August, 2019 12:30pm – 2:30pm The Role of Directors under the Companies Act 2016 (Download pdf brochure ) Overview The business and affairs of a company are managed by the board of directors. Directors of a company, whether public listed or private limited, have duties and responsibilities under the Companies Act 2016. It is…
