An Overview of Recent Developments and Upcoming Laws Regulating the TMT Space in Malaysia
The New Southeast Asia Economic Hub: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)
Introduction The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ“) represents a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the border region between Malaysia’s Johor state and Singapore into a premier economic hub. Announced with the objective of fostering deeper economic integration and regional development, the JS-SEZ is poised to play a pivotal role in boosting trade, investment, and […]
News Alert: The Gazettement of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024
The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed by the Malaysian Parliament earlier in July, has received royal assent and has been published in the Federal Gazette as the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Amendment Act”) on 17 October 2024. However, the Amendment Act has not yet come into force. It will take […]
The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024: An Analysis and Upcoming Developments
Introduction On 31 July 2024, the Malaysian Parliament passed the long-awaited Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024(“Amendment Bill“), tabled by Digital Minister Gobind Singh (“Minister“). The Amendment Bill has been in the works since the Malaysian Government initiated a review exercise in 2018 to update the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA“), in order […]
Public Consultation Papers Issued for Upcoming Guidelines under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
The Rise of Johor as a Data Centre Hub
