Author: Foong Cheng Leong
Bread & Kaya: Cyberstalking, harassment … and road rage
There is no specific Malaysian law that criminalises stalking and harassment, and It's time for the Parliament to look into this before it’s too late, writes Foong Cheng Leong.
(2013 Top 10 Story) The law and the Sweet Young Malaysian Girls blog
Netizens are riled up over the blog that posted pictures of young Malaysian girls, many of them minors, but determining which laws could be applied against the blogger in question is a challenge, writes Foong Cheng Leong.
Bread & Kaya: A look at Malaysian cyberlaw cases
A summary of the plethora of Malaysian cases involving the online world in 2013
The Government still needs to look at legislation to address many other issues
Bread & Kaya by Foong Cheng Leong
Bread & Kaya: Sharing images of crime victims
The MCMC made reference to the CCTV recording of the deadly shooting of Ambank officer Norazita Abu Talib when it said that the dissemination of gruesome recording and images was an offence under sections of the CMA, which is stretching the applicability of these laws too far, writes Foong Cheng Leong.
Choosing a good trademark for your startup
Always register your product or company name, and always choose a distinctive mark that can be registered and protected, writes Foong Cheng Leong.
Using Facebook's marks for your business
To use a trademark legally, one must seek permission from the proprietor of the trademark. However, you can use Facebook’s trademarks without asking for express permission provided that you satisfy its brand guidelines, writes Foong Cheng Leong.
Limited Liability Partnership: An alternative business structure
DNA columnist Foong Cheng Leong looks at the new Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012 which came into force on Dec 26, 2012.
Bread & Kaya: Start-ups, get your house in order
Bread & Kaya columnist Foong Cheng Leong sets out some tips for you before you open your start-up for funding.
Bread & Kaya: Looks can be deceiving!
Bread & Kaya columnist Foong Cheng Leong looks at Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which makes it an offence to post any content which is obscene, indecent, false, menacing or offensive in character with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass another person.
Attention e-commerce businesses: Fraud, the law and you
With e-commerce booming in Malaysia, the Government has drawn up new legislation to protect consumers. Foong Cheng Leong explains the new law and business owners’ rights and responsibilities.
