CORPORATE DEBT MORATORIUM OF 6 MONTHS DURING COVID-19
Posted on 27th April 2020
The government has provided temporary relief against winding up petitions for companies between 23 April 2020 to 31 December 2020 (“Prescribed Duration”). This has come about by increasing the minimum amount of indebtedness needed for …
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GAPS IN MINISTERIAL POWER TO REGULATE BUSINESSES IN A PANDEMIC
Posted on 23rd April 2020
With the extension of the Movement Control Order, the need to regulate social and business activities beyond a blanket restriction of movement, has become more apparent. This includes the power to identify and legitimise acceptable …
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COVID-19 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Posted on 13th April 2020
In order to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enforcement of the movement control order in Malaysia (which has been in force since 18 March 2020), the Prime Minister of Malaysia …
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LEGALITY OF THE MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER
Posted on 10th April 2020
As Malaysia’s Covid-19 lockdown is extended to 40 days ending on 28 April, 2020, the severity of the measures are starting to take a toll on people’s lives and raise questions about civil liberties. RLSE …