Month: June 2011
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Trade Descriptions Bill 2011
The Malaysian Government has introduced the Trade Descriptions Bill 2011 (“Bill”) which will repeal the Trade Descriptions Act 1972 (“1972 Act”). The Bill is enacted to reform the law on trade description. The purpose of the Bill is to promote good trade practices by prohibiting false trade descriptions and false or misleading statements, conduct and…
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New Department To Oversee Implementation Of Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) — A new department is being established under the Information Communication and Culture Ministry to oversee the implementation of the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010, scheduled to be enforced early next year. Deputy Minister Datuk Joseph Salang said the new department was targeted to be operational by next year…