Are directors required to exercise due diligence under Malaysian law?
Edmund Bon
August 28, 2023
Legislating for mandatory due diligence on human rights, labour, environmental, and governance matters is the right thing to do.
Legislating for mandatory due diligence on human rights, labour, environmental, and governance matters is the right thing to do.
AmerBON warmly welcomes Shu Min to the team. Having worked with law enforcement agencies and as a prosecutor, Shu Min brings with her a unique skill set that includes policy development and law reform, as well as a passion for human rights.
Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been slow. Growing income inequality, conflicts, and climate change pose significant challenges. One report says the SDGs can only be achieved in 2092. In this context, corporate accountability becomes crucial. The third pillar of the UNCPs — access to remedy — must be at the front and centre of our work on sustainability.
Kenyataan media bagi pihak anak guam kami.
A media statement on behalf of our client.
AmerBON warmly welcomes Valen to the team. Valen brings with her 15 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation in complex industries.
Findings from recent research confirmed that refugees in Malaysia have been harassed by the authorities and subjected to demands for bribes. The inhumane treatment of refugees is unacceptable. If we are to progress as a nation, we cannot continue to be a society that allows the most vulnerable among us to be bullied.
“They provide quality legal services based upon extensive research and well-drafted legal arguments.”
Fahri Azzat moved Azlina’s call to the Bar, repeating her father’s injunction to “be like Karpal Singh!”
A call speech from Amer Hamzah Arshad for Fahri Azzat’s former pupil. Fahri made Amer realise that, “…it matters not where you practice. What is important is what you make of your practice.”
Human rights due diligence must be viewed as an essential component of responsible business practices.
Annie Varghese a/p Thomas Varghese moved Sherise’s call to the Bar.
We hope all lawyers will support the motion on business and human rights.
Slowly but surely, increased regulatory standards for due diligence, transparency in supply chains and ESG-BHR reporting will hit the operations of Malaysian companies doing business overseas.
“We wanted everyone to write, and we would encourage them to write for us. LoyarBurok was the legal platform to write for at that time. It steadily gained popularity, and young people thought it was hip, especially as the name was anti-establishment and tongue-in-cheek,” Edmund writes.
Khaizan Sharizad Ab Razak moved Izni’s call to the Bar.
Can ESG achieve what it is framed to do, which is to sustain us on this planet in a just manner?
“Team work is very good. The lawyers are very supportive, explain and advise on the legal point of view of each case.”
Another client described Edmund as “knowledgeable, meticulous, experienced, confident, responsive, has great communication skills, and…a great service provider”.
Legislating for mandatory due diligence on human rights, labour, environmental, and governance matters is the right thing to do.
AmerBON warmly welcomes Shu Min to the team. Having worked with law enforcement agencies and as a prosecutor, Shu Min brings with her a unique skill set that includes policy development and law reform, as well as a passion for human rights.
Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been slow. Growing income inequality, conflicts, and climate change pose significant challenges. One report says the SDGs can only be achieved in 2092. In this context, corporate accountability becomes crucial. The third pillar of the UNCPs — access to remedy — must be at the front and centre of our work on sustainability.
Kenyataan media bagi pihak anak guam kami.
A media statement on behalf of our client.
AmerBON warmly welcomes Valen to the team. Valen brings with her 15 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation in complex industries.
Findings from recent research confirmed that refugees in Malaysia have been harassed by the authorities and subjected to demands for bribes. The inhumane treatment of refugees is unacceptable. If we are to progress as a nation, we cannot continue to be a society that allows the most vulnerable among us to be bullied.
“They provide quality legal services based upon extensive research and well-drafted legal arguments.”
Fahri Azzat moved Azlina’s call to the Bar, repeating her father’s injunction to “be like Karpal Singh!”
A call speech from Amer Hamzah Arshad for Fahri Azzat’s former pupil. Fahri made Amer realise that, “…it matters not where you practice. What is important is what you make of your practice.”
Human rights due diligence must be viewed as an essential component of responsible business practices.
Annie Varghese a/p Thomas Varghese moved Sherise’s call to the Bar.
We hope all lawyers will support the motion on business and human rights.
Slowly but surely, increased regulatory standards for due diligence, transparency in supply chains and ESG-BHR reporting will hit the operations of Malaysian companies doing business overseas.
“We wanted everyone to write, and we would encourage them to write for us. LoyarBurok was the legal platform to write for at that time. It steadily gained popularity, and young people thought it was hip, especially as the name was anti-establishment and tongue-in-cheek,” Edmund writes.
Khaizan Sharizad Ab Razak moved Izni’s call to the Bar.
Can ESG achieve what it is framed to do, which is to sustain us on this planet in a just manner?
“Team work is very good. The lawyers are very supportive, explain and advise on the legal point of view of each case.”
Another client described Edmund as “knowledgeable, meticulous, experienced, confident, responsive, has great communication skills, and…a great service provider”.