The US Federal Trade Commission is imposing a ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts, a seismic shift in the US labour environment. Why has the regulator deemed this clause problematic and do the same issues apply in a Malaysian context? We discuss the law with labour lawyer Sunitha Ruthram.



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The US Federal Trade Commission is imposing a ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts, a seismic shift in the US labour environment. Why has the regulator deemed this clause problematic and do the same issues apply in a Malaysian context? We discuss the law with labour lawyer Sunitha Ruthram.Image Credit:&nbsp;&nbsp;DCStockPhotography/ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

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The Malaysian Context Of Non-Compete Clauses

When the moratorium on EV road taxes ends in January 2026, EV owners won’t have to worry about sticker shock - this week the Transport Minister Anthony Loke unveiled a new road tax structure that will see EVs pay 85% lower fees. We discuss the implications of this and other auto-sector related policies with Daniel Fernandez, Editor of the auto news portal dsf.my.

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When the moratorium on EV road taxes ends in January 2026, EV owners won’t have to worry about sticker shock - this week the Transport Minister Anthony Loke unveiled a new road tax structure that will see EVs pay 85% lower fees. We discuss the implications of this and other auto-sector related policies with Daniel Fernandez, Editor of the auto news portal <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dsf.my">dsf.my</a>. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Clarity On EV Road Taxes

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party BJP failed to secure an outright majority on its own in the country's 7-week long general election. This means Modi has to rely on coalition partners to stay in office for a third term. Priyanka Kishore, Director and Principal Economist at Asia Decoded, takes us through the various scenarios and what this might mean for India's economic future as one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party BJP failed to secure an outright majority on its own in the country's 7-week long general election. This means Modi has to rely on coalition partners to stay in office for a third term. Priyanka Kishore, Director and Principal Economist at Asia Decoded, takes us through the various scenarios and what this might mean for India's economic future as one of the world's fastest-growing economies. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The 2024 Indian Election Impact On The Economy

According to the 2023 National Health & Morbidity Survey by the Ministry of Health, over half a million adults living in Malaysia live with 4 non-communicable diseases or NCDs. What implications does this pose for our healthcare system? We discuss the findings of the survey and policy responses required with Dr. Murallitharan Munisamy, Co-Chairperson of NCD Malaysia.

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According to the 2023 National Health &amp; Morbidity Survey by the Ministry of Health, over half a million adults living in Malaysia live with 4 non-communicable diseases or NCDs. What implications does this pose for our healthcare system? We discuss the findings of the survey and policy responses required with Dr. Murallitharan Munisamy, Co-Chairperson of NCD Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The Malaysian Context Of Non-Compete Clauses

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