Month: May 2013

  • The 5th theatre of war

    I was quoted by Prakash in an article published on Free Malaysia Today on 14 April 2013. The 5th theatre of war April 14, 2013 The key to preventing such massive debilitating attacks is to ensure nations have what is called Cyber Intelligence and Response Technology (CIRT) technology. By Prakash Cyber attacks, similar to the…

  • Global Information Governance Summit (GIGS 2013)

    I will be speaking at the Global Information Governance Summit (GIGS 2013) on the topic “Data Protection concerns in Social Media”. Click on image for larger view Download the brochure here. Note: Fee is now RM100 per delegate and RM50 for students.

  • Singapore launches the Personal Data Protection Commission & Do Not Call Registry Public Consultation Paper

    On 15 May 2013, Singapore Communications and Information Minister Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim announced the launch of the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (Commission). The Minister also announced that the Singapore Do Not Call (‘DNC’) Registry will come into effect on 2 January 2014 and the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 will come into full…

  • GE13 Candidates and 114A

    Published on LoyarBurok on 16 April 2013. I am no expert in election laws but GE13 Candidates should take note of this. If you are running a blog, I suggest you moderate or close the comments section until and after the 13th General Election. The reason why I say so is because s.114A(1) of the…

  • Let’s Get hIP in Kinabalu (7 June 2013)

    I will be speaking at Kota Kinabalu on the topic “Introduction to Personal Data Protection Act 2010” on 7 June 2013. This event is jointly organised by the Malaysian Bar and Sabah Law Association.

  • Bread & Kaya: Limited Liability Partnership: An alternative business structure

    Limited Liability Partnership: An alternative business structure Foong Cheng Leong May 01, 2013 – With LLP, entrepreneurs have more options to choose the most preferred form of business vehicle – This would benefit small businesses (including startups), professionals groups and others Bread & Kaya by Foong Cheng Leong THIS month’s topic brings us to the…

  • Bread & Kaya: Start-ups, get your house in order

    My 4th Bread & Kaya’s column was published on Digital News Asia on 3 April 2013. Bread & Kaya: Start-ups, get your house in order – There are a number of things you need to get done before potential investors do due diligence on your start-up – Seek advice from others, ensure any legal advice…

  • GE13: Online campaigns get nasty

    I was quoted by The Star in their article “GE13: Online campaigns get nasty” on 12 April 2013. PETALING JAYA: Online campaigning has gone nasty in the run-up to the May 5 general election with cyber troopers from both sides of the political divide going beyond mudslinging at times. The fight tends to get ugly…

  • Workshop on Marketing for Young Lawyers @ Melaka

    I will be speaking at the above workshop in Melaka at the invitation of the Malacca Bar Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils Sub Committee on 17 May 2013. This is my second talk on this topic.