Halim Hong & Quek, a member firm of Andersen Global

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Halim Hong & Quek! 🎅 This festive season, we want to express our gratitude to our clients, partners, and team members who made 2024 a fantastic year. May your holiday be filled with joy, warmth, and precious moments with loved ones. Here's to a brighter and more successful year ahead! 🌟

🎙️ 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞? In today’s episode of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕, Ong Johnson, Khai Yi Lo, Nicole E-Lyn Shieh, and Zach Shaw break down the key criteria for companies under the Cybersecurity Act 2024 (CSA). The CSA ensures accountability in a market where many claim to offer cybersecurity solutions. Stay informed, avoid legal pitfalls, and ensure compliance by understanding how these regulations impact the cybersecurity industry. 🎧 Tune in now to gain valuable insights from our experts! 📺 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gPPR69WX 🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://lnkd.in/gGVbjKtc 🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://lnkd.in/gzCxJEW5 #TheLegalInsightPodcast #CyberSecurity #Compliance #CSA2024 #LegalPodcast #TechRegulations

🎤 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭 2024: 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 In the latest episode of HHQ Legal Insight, Ong Johnson, Khai Yi Lo, and Nicole E-Lyn Shieh take a deep dive into the licensing requirements introduced under Malaysia’s Cyber Security Act 2024. This landmark regulation is set to reshape the cybersecurity landscape for service providers across the nation. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Who needs a license under the new Act? ✔️ Deadlines and application processes you can’t afford to miss. ✔️ Compliance risks and penalties—up to RM500,000 in fines or imprisonment. ✔️ Challenges for international providers operating in Malaysia. Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, business leader, or legal advisor, this episode offers actionable insights to keep your business secure and compliant in 2024 and beyond. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPPR69WX Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay ahead. 💡 #CyberSecurityAct2024 #TechLaw

2025“中马泰”三国新能源汽车政策更新及合规实务解析研讨会 随着2025年的到来，全球新能源汽车市场正迎来前所未有的发展机遇。中国、马来西亚、泰国作为该领域的佼佼者及新兴市场，已经成为新能源产业的沃土和热土。🚀 中国作为全球最大的新能源汽车市场，预计到2025年，新能源汽车销量将达到1400万辆以上，市场渗透率将超过50%。马来西亚的新能源电动车市场也在飞速增长，预计到2025年，其销量将大幅提升，尤其是在吉隆坡等经济中心区域，中高端车型的需求尤为强劲。泰国同样不甘落后，预计到2025年，其电动汽车使用将超过77,800辆，纯电动汽车占比高达74%。📈 在此背景下，举办“2025‘中马泰’三国新能源汽车政策更新及合规实务解析研讨会”，诚邀您共同探讨新能源汽车市场的最新趋势与挑战。期待与您相聚，共谋出海成就！

HHQ’s BRIDGE (Belt and Road Initiative Desk for Global Empowerment) team, Goh Li Fei (real estate partner) and Wei Jia Chee (senior associate) shared their invaluable experiences and insights at the recent China-Malaysia Investment and Development Forum in Penang, organised by the China Construction Bank. • Goh Li Fei delivered an insightful presentation on land ownership, delving into the tax implications that accompany it. • Kelvin Chee offered an analysis of the regulations governing manufacturing licenses, providing essential guidance for businesses navigating these complexities. Their presentations highlighted the critical elements of investment and development in the region, paving the way for a brighter, more informed future. #InvestmentForum #LandOwnership #ManufacturingLicenses

《2024年个人数据保护（修订）法案》：解读新数据泄露通知要求的五大关键要点 自2024年10月17日《2024年个人数据保护（修订）法案》正式生效以来，新法案引入的数据泄露通知义务已成为客户咨询的热点之一 。这些新增的通知要求对企业的合规运营产生了重大影响，企业需实施新的流程、更新政策，并确保合规框架足够完善，以有效应对新法规的要求。 本文将探讨数据泄露通知要求的五大关键要点，为法律顾问、数据保护官、合规官以及企业内部律师提供实用见解，帮助他们更好地应对这些变化并做好准备。 点击以浏览更多内容：https://lnkd.in/gcfThYn7  如需详细信息，请联系Ong Johnson与Khai Yi Lo合伙律师。    关注我们的微信公众号：HHQ翰林律务所 #数据保护 #法律合规 #数据泄露 #隐私保护

𝗛𝗛𝗤 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘅 We are thrilled to share that HHQ has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific Guide 2025, achieving Band 3 rankings in Real Estate and Tax. This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and forging meaningful client relationships. Here’s what our clients had to say: "𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘨 & 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘬 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮'𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥, 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺-𝘵𝘰-𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥." "𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘨 & 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘬 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴." This recognition follows the news of our Technology Practice Group being ranked in the Chambers FinTech Guide 2025, marking a milestone year for HHQ. We appreciate the continued trust and support from our clients and industry leading counsels that we work closely with. Here's to more growth and innovation in 2025! Congratulations to all our partners and teams on this achievement! Chong Lee Hui Justine Lim LIM YOKE WAH Noelle Low Pui Voon Low Khye Yen Goh Li Fei #ChambersAsiaPacific #HHQ #RealEstate #Tax

𝐇𝐇𝐐 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐌𝟭𝟯 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 HHQ advised SkyWorld Development Berhad in its Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and Properties Sdn Bhd (PDCP). This project is set to deliver the nation’s largest affordable housing initiative, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM13 billion in Penang. The team was lead by Justine Lim, LIM YOKE WAH and Noelle Low Pui Voon, partners in HHQ's Real Estate and Corporate Real Estate Practice Group, together with Managing Partner, Dato' Quek Ngee Meng, and Associate, Laurel Lim, from the Capital Markets and M&A team. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐃𝐀: 🏘 Development of Rumah Mampu Milik and Rumah Bakat Baru MADANI housing schemes. 💰 Homes priced between RM225,000 and RM420,000, catering to the B40 and M40 income groups. 🌍 Acquisition of 195.54 acres of land in Batu Kawan and Seberang Jaya for RM502.7 million and a project management fee of RM40.2 million. The signing ceremony, held in Kuala Lumpur, was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. This landmark agreement underscores HHQ’s expertise in managing large-scale, high-stakes development projects and its continued commitment to creating impactful solutions for its clients. View the announcement on Bursa Malaysia here: https://lnkd.in/gFS_mpf9 #DealJournal #HHQ #TeamHHQ #DealAnnouncement #SkyWorld #Penang #MalaysiaMADANI #AffordableHomes

🤖 𝐀𝐈: 𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? AI holds incredible potential to enhance human capabilities and revolutionize productivity. But not all innovations in AI serve the greater good. As Ong Johnson, Khai Yi Lo & Zach Shaw discuss in this episode, some AI innovations are designed—or misused—to manipulate and exploit. This is why regulations like the 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭 have stepped in, identifying and prohibiting 8 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐈 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 deemed harmful to individuals and society. As we navigate this evolving landscape, understanding these prohibitions is essential for compliance and strategic planning. Explore these categories in the latest episode of The Legal Insight Podcast and ensuring AI serves humanity, not the other way around. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: https://lnkd.in/dEQaKyqg 📺 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g9RgWX9T 🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://lnkd.in/giuPycjC 🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://lnkd.in/gsPZ9fET   #EUAIACT #AIEthics #ResponsibleAI #TheLegalInsightsPodcast