Widodo, Anwar to boost cooperation in palm oil market after EU plans to phase out imports of the commodity over deforestation fears.
Malaysian conservatives clamp down on bikinis, booze, gambling as tourists return
The conservative northern state of Kedah, where gambling is banned, will target the sale of alcohol in Langkawi, a tourism hub with a tax-free status.
China-Japan relations: past the point of no return amid Tokyo’s military build-up?
China undoubtedly sees hostility in Japan’s plans to massively boost defence spending, say analysts, warning ‘a reciprocal quid pro quo’ may be required for the two to maintain a ‘mutually beneficial yet awkward relationship’.
TikTokker who travelled to Malaysia got millions of views as he challenged misconceptions about the country
Alwin GC, a French travel content creator, shares in videos how the country defied his expectations – receiving over 1 million views – the first video got 6 million.
Singer Jay Chou tells Malaysian football fans he is willing to postpone concert amid stadium furore
Thousands of seats at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium have been vacated to make way for stage installation works for the January 15 show that had been delayed several times due to Covid-19.
Termination and suspension of construction contracts
Most construction contracts contain termination clauses which give parties the right to terminate in certain circumstances. Fewer construction contracts entitle a party to suspend the performance of its obligations.
Managing liquidated damages
Provisions obliging one party to pay a specified sum to another where the first party has not performed a contractual obligation are widely used in construction contracts as a means of compensation for delayed completion and breach of guaranteed performance standards.
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts
Every business has information that it considers both integral and invaluable to its success. Restricting the use of this information by employees after their employment has ended may be vital to the protection of your business or customer contacts.
Chinese firm signs deal with Taliban to produce oil in Afghanistan
Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum and Gas will invest up to US$150 million in the first year and US$540 million over the subsequent three years to explore five oil and gas blocks that are estimated to hold 87 million barrels of crude oil.
Singapore voyeur jailed for filming female student in Nanyang Technological University campus toilet
Zhou Zhiwen, who suffered from early psychotic symptoms, was sentenced to 15 days’ jail for voyeurism committed in 2021.
