Adopting Children in Malaysia
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 4 November 2020 by Ms Jasmine Wong, Mr Eric Toh and moderated by Mr Chew Jin Heng. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Did you know that there are two different ways to adopt a child in Malaysia? Court adoptions under the Adoption Act 1952…
Trademarks and Intellectual Property Protection
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 28 October 2020 by Ms Lesley Lim and moderated by Ms Hannah Patrick. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Are you taking advantage of the law to protect your businesses’ intellectual property? Did you know that your trademark is a valuable intangible asset that should…
Reporting Institutions and Reporting Obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering, (“AMLA 2001”)
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 21 October 2020 by Ms Cassandra Thomazios & Mr Tommy Wong and moderated by Ms Wong Su Ann. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Money laundering and terrorism financing risks are rapidly and constantly evolving. Many financial institutions, companies, partnerships, agencies, clubs and societies have…
Managing Poor Performance
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 7 October 2020 by Ms Janessa Kok, Ms Wong Sue Ann and moderated by Ms Jasmine Wong. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Employee’s performance at the workplace is a rising concern amongst most employers, particularly since the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO)….
Partnership Dissolution and Distribution of Partnership Assets
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 9 Sep 2020 by Mr Gan Chong Chieh, Ms Diana Cheak and moderated by Mr Ryan Cheong. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Many small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are founded and operated as partnerships. In order to avoid surprises and disputes, partners should understand how a…
Understanding Performance Bonds
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 26 August 2020 by Ms.Christine Toh & Ms.Wong Sue Ann and moderate by Ms.Vivien Fan. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Performance bonds are commonly used in the construction industry to guarantee that the issuing party will meet its obligations under the contract. Performance bonds…
How to Make a Pact in the Arena of Sport
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 18 August 2020 by Ms Lesley Lim and moderated by Mr Tommy Wong. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: How are contracts relevant to sports? Athletes, associations, clubs, teams, sponsors, event organisers, venue owners and other industry players have to navigate fairly complex business relationships….
Gazettes of PENJANA Initiative: P.U(A) 216/2020, 217/2020 & 218/2020.
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 17 August 2020 by Ms Sarah Kambali, Mr Marcus Leong and moderated by Ms Phui Kar Ling. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: On 28 July 2020, the Gazettes for the PENJANA Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) on Home Ownership Campaign (“HOC”) and Real Property…
Does the Non-renewal of Fixed Term Employment Contracts Amount to Unfair Dismissal?
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 12 August 2020 by Mr John Chang and moderated by Ms Diana Cheak. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: It is common for businesses to hire employees on a fixed term contract, on the assumption that the renewal of the fixed term contract is at…
Drink Driving Offences in Malaysia
This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 29 July 2020 by Ms Janessa Kok & Mr Ryan Cheong and moderated by Ms Vivien Fan. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: The police have stepped up their “Ops Mabuk” operations to curb road accidents caused by drivers driving under the influence of alcohol….
