Jurisprudentia Q3 2026

21 October 2026

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Banking & Finance

Bank Negara Malaysia revises Risk Management in Technology Policy Document

Data Privacy & Protection

Personal Data Protection Department conducts public consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection Framework

Employment, Health & Safety

Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Act 2026 comes into operation

ESG & Public Policy

Mandatory sustainability assurance requirements deferred to 2028

Litigation

Asset recovery: Malaysia Court of Appeal affirms bona fide third-party rights to monies seized under Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia conducts public consultation on proposed Gaming Sub-Code

Cybercrimes Bill 2026: Closing the gaps in Malaysia’s cybercrimes legal framework

National AI Office conducts public consultation on proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Bill

Tax

JS-SEZ tax incentive package in focus: Key benefits and conditions

Publications

DataGuidance: Malaysia – Enhanced Online Safety Regime

The Legal Industry Reviews: Malaysia (Edition 7, September 2026)

Deals

RM5.2 billion Shariah-compliant financing of Digital Nasional Berhad

YNH Property Berhad disposal of RM455 million commercial land in KL Golden Triangle 

Acquisition of The Food Purveyor Sdn. Bhd. by Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Acquisition of Rapid Mall Seri Intan & Giant

Acquisition of a detached factory and warehouse in Selangor from SMG Land Sdn. Bhd.

IFC’s equity investment in the Series B primary equity round for Boost Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

Acquisition of Norautron from Embron Group AS

Spin-out of Healthcare Spend Management and Recall Management Solutions

KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit Rail System

Awards & Rankings

Rahmat Lim & Partners wins Impact Case of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific & China Awards 2026

Rahmat Lim & Partners demonstrates multi-practice strength in Lexology Index: Southeast Asia 2026

Rahmat Lim & Partners awarded Best Syndicated Loan – Transport at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2026

Rahmat Lim & Partners recognised in ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2026 for tenth consecutive year

Rahmat Lim & Partners recognised as leading law firm in the 2026 Asia IP Trademark Survey