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29/09/2021

Very enterprising young men. Please share as much as you can.

This is SMK Seri Hartamas' solution to normalising and mitigating insecurities among teenagers using chemistry through pharmacology.

30/07/2021

The answer to last week's MWKA Trivia Friday is A. Upon conviction under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, a commercial organization may be liable to a fine of not less than ten (10) times the value of the gratification in question or RM1,000,000.00, whichever is higher, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty (20) years, or to both.

Read all about the MACC act here: https://mahwengkwai.com/section-17a-macc-act-2009-corporate-liability/

This week's Trivia is all about unfair dismissal. Read about it here:
https://mahwengkwai.com/unfair-dismissal-from-termination-to-industrial-court-award/
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Share your knowledge by answering the Trivia below. Thanks

Our last Trivia Friday question was: Upon conviction under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, a commercial organization may be liable to?

Answer: A. Upon conviction under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, a commercial organization may be liable to a fine of not less than ten (10) times the value of the gratification in question or RM1,000,000.00, whichever is higher, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty (20) years, or to both.

For more info about the MACC act, please read our article, if you haven’t already:
https://mahwengkwai.com/section-17a-macc-act-2009-corporate-liability/

This week, we have yet another fun Trivia for you. We look forward to your answers in the comment section below. The correct answer and other important factors about unfair dismissal in our article “Unfair Dismissal: From Termination to Industrial Court Award” by clicking this link: https://mahwengkwai.com/unfair-dismissal-from-termination-to-industrial-court-award/

This week’s Question:

In an unfair dismissal claim filed at the Industrial Court, the claimant may seek

A. Reinstatement
B. Compensation
C. Back Wages
D. Either of the above

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25/07/2021

Note to all instructors – United Champion Resources calls out to all teachers. Please get in touch with by either PM, commenting below or sending a WhatsApp message at +6012-33722372. They have the means for your entire life change, by showing you how to increase your income practically immediately and legally. To date, they have improved the life of numerous instructors and teachers so far, where they earn nothing below RM5,000 monthly. All you need to do is get in touch with them immediately. No selling involved, and it's totally legal.

Ps. Please also participate in the below trivia. Let our TEACHERS know that we care. 🥰

Many people have been affected by salary cuts, job losses, and business closures as a result of the prolonged MCO. With that in mind, we at UCR would like to pay tribute to one of the most selfless professions in the country: teachers. Teachers have taken an oath to work tirelessly day and night to educate the public and ensure that the nation is well-informed. Unfortunately, they aren't very highly paid. Having said that, we would want to see whether you know when is our official celebrated day for Teachers in Malaysia? Answer in the comment area below.

Note to all instructors – United Champion Resources calls out to all teachers. Please get in touch with us by either giving us a PM, commenting below or sending us a WhatsApp message at +6012-3372372. We have the means for your entire life change, by showing you how to increase your income practically immediately and legally. We have improved the life of numerous instructors so far, where they earn nothing below RM5,000 monthly. All you need to do is get in touch with us immediately. No selling involved.

23/07/2021

Last week's Trivia Friday question was: Can employers impose a pay cut or deduct wages of the employees? Answer: C. It is subjective.

This week, we have yet another fun Trivia for you. We look forward to your answers in the comment section below. The correct answer and other important factors about the MACC act can be found in our story 'Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009: The Introduction of Corporate Liability' by clicking this link:

https://mahwengkwai.com/section-17a-macc-act-2009-corporate-liability/

Our last Trivia Friday question was: Can employers impose a pay cut or deduct wages of the employees?
Answer: C. It is subjective. Even though it is trite law that wages are one of the most, if not the most important terms of the employment contract and generally, employers are not allowed to deduct employees’ wages or to impose a pay cut without first obtaining the employees’ consent, employers may impose a pay cut or deduct wages of the employees under certain circumstances.

For more info on this issue and to better understand pay cuts, please read our article, if you haven’t already:

https://mahwengkwai.com/business-downturn-due-to-the-covid-19/

This week, we have yet another fun Trivia for you. We look forward to your answers in the comment section below. The correct answer and other important factors about the MACC act can be found in our story 'Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009: The Introduction of Corporate Liability' by clicking this link:

https://mahwengkwai.com/section-17a-macc-act-2009-corporate-liability/

This week’s Question:

Upon conviction under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, a commercial organization may be liable to?

A. Not less than 10 times the value of the gratification or RM1 million fine, or imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or both
B. Not less than 5 times the value of the gratification or RM500,000 fine, or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both
C. Not less than 20 times the value of the gratification or RM2 million fine, or imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or both

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21/07/2021

If you are about to embark in a construction related agreement, best read this article “EPC Contracts: What are they?” It explores the advantages and disadvantages of EPC Contracts, also known as Turn-key Contracts.

https://mahwengkwai.com/epc-contracts-what-are-they/

Did you know that a key feature of an EPC contract is that the EPC contractor holds a single point of responsibility to carry out the scope of work? There are several features in an EPC contract, one of them being that it is an all-encompassing contract which sets out the scope of work to be carried out with a single point of responsibility by the Contractor.

Read our article “EPC Contracts: What are they?” where this article explores the advantages and disadvantages of EPC Contracts, also known as Turn-key Contracts.

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20/07/2021

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16/07/2021

Well, Gentleman's Agreement isn't a legit agreement. This is the answer for last week's MWKA trivia. Join this week's trivia below. Ps: the answer as well as well as other essential information for employers can be found in their story - 'The Entrepreneur and Startup Legal Checklist' https://mahwengkwai.com/entrepreneurs-startups-legal-checklist/
Enjoy the read - and click below to participate. Happy weekend everyone.

Our last Trivia Friday question was: Which of these isn't an essential legal agreement that entrepreneurs and startups should consider?

Answer: C. Gentleman's Agreement. It is still common for many new business owners to leave their arrangements undocumented and trust that their verbal agreements will be sufficient. These are sometimes referred to as a “gentleman’s agreement” - but is certainly not an essential legal agreement.

It is advisable to have written agreements for all your contracts between shareholders, with your employees, vendors, customers and all third parties. For a list of basic legal agreements which entrepreneurs and startups should consider, please read our article: https://mahwengkwai.com/entrepreneurs-startups-legal-checklist/

This week, we have yet another fun Trivia for you. We look forward to your answers in the comment section below. The correct answer and other essentials that employers should pay attention to with regards to pay cuts can be found in our story ‘Business Downturn Due to the COVID-19’ by clicking this link: https://mahwengkwai.com/business-downturn-due-to-the-covid-19/

This week’s Question:

Can employers impose a pay cut or deduct wages of the employees?
A. No, employees have the absolute right to their salaries
B. Yes, with the consent of the employees
C. Yes, employers have the sole discretion to impose pay cuts

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15/07/2021

Participate in this poll, it wouldn't take 2 minutes, but it could help someone's life. Thanks

What matters the most to you in terms of your career growth? Please share your thoughts on the matter in the comments below. Your input will surely assist us in helping those in need.

14/07/2021

So the next time you want to take off from work, think again 🤣

Did You Know that no employee can claim as a matter of right leave of absence without permission of his/her employer? Remaining absent without permission of the employer is a gross violation of discipline. Absenteeism without permission may justify immediate dismissal of an employee.

Read our article 'Does Absenteeism Justify Immediate Dismissal?' where this article explores the realities and considerations for employers in dealing with employees’ absenteeism without permission.
https://mahwengkwai.com/does-absenteeism-justify-immediate-dismissal/

13/07/2021

Yes, the numbers are alarming. Thank God for entities such ad United Champion Resources, who have taken it upon themselves to help those in financial need. If you fall in this statistic, reach out now.

Did You Know that currently there are approximately 750,000 Malaysians who are unemployed according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)? Get in touch with us immediately if you are part of this statistic. We have helped many thus far, let us help you too.

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10/07/2021

It was a real good session earlier. Lots of interaction and sharing. For those who missed the LIVE, here's a recoding of the session for you to watch. We touched on Mental Wellbeing, Fitness, Workouts, Diet and Time Management. Please watch and SHARE it as it could be beneficial to many. Thank you Land & General Berhad for the invitation.

09/07/2021

So, most of you history buffs got it correct! Last week's Trivia Friday answer is B. Leonardo Da Vinci. He is credited with writing the first resume.

This week, the Trivia is a little different. Try answering it first in the comments, then you may surf to:
https://mahwengkwai.com/entrepreneurs-startups-legal-checklist/

Read this brilliant article 'The Entrepreneur and Startup Legal Checklist' that covers many essentials that all entrepreneurs and startups ought to be equipped with. Have fun!

Our last Trivia Friday question was: Who is credited for writing the first resume?

Answer: B. Leonardo Da Vinci is credited with writing the first resume. It seems unlikely that nobody wrote down a list of their skills and work history until the famous polymath did so in 1492, to send to the Duke of Milan, but that’s the way history tells it.

This week, we have yet another fun Trivia for you. We look forward to your answers in the comment section below.

Do note that the correct answer as well as other essentials that all startups and entrepreneurs should pay attention to can be found in our story 'The Entrepreneur and Startup Legal Checklist' by clicking this link: https://mahwengkwai.com/entrepreneurs-startups-legal-checklist/

This week’s Question:
Which of these isn't an essential legal agreement that entrepreneurs and startups should consider?

A. Shareholders Agreement
B. Non-disclosure Agreement
C. Gentleman's Agreement
D. Service Level Agreement

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08/07/2021

So true. When a window closes, a door of opportunities arise. UCR wants to help. Share this with those who seek an opportunity during these trying times.

With the current scenario, we at United Champion Resources truly acknowledge the financial struggles many people are going through. Instead of being in distress about income, why don’t you let us help u? No one should be racked with pain when there are resources available right here. Connect with us now. Every misspent day is income that could have been.

07/07/2021

Time to start looking into alternative currency eh? Read all about the legality of Cryptocurrency in the below article. Perfectly narrated by MahWengKwai & Associates.
https://mahwengkwai.com/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-section-73-contracts-act-1950/

Did you know that Cryptocurrency is recognised as a security and commodity in Malaysia? While the digital currency industry in Malaysia is still maturing, the cryptocurrency industry is now regulated under the Securities Commission.

Read our story about the legality of Cryptocurrency and reference to the case of Luno Pte Ltd & Another v Robert Ong Thien Cheng here:

https://mahwengkwai.com/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-section-73-contracts-act-1950/

Cryptocurrency falls within Section 73 of the Contracts Act 1950
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02/07/2021

Last week's Trivia was a little tough eh? The answer was D - Target company shareholders. This week's trivia looks more fun. Do any of you know this? Join in now.

Our last Trivia Friday question was: Which of the following would not be acquired from a target company in the event of a takeover?

Answer: D. Target company shareholders would not be acquired as the purchasing company / individual in a takeover becomes the new shareholders of the Target Company.

This week, we have yet another fun Trivia for you. We look forward to your answers in the comment section below. We’ll share the correct answer during next week’s Trivia Friday.

Who is credited for writing the first resume?

A. Julius Caeser
B. Leonardo Da Vinci
C. Adolf Hi**er
D. Mahatma Gandhi

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30/06/2021

The penalty is high! Employers, do take heed.

Did You Know that an employer's EPF contribution rates vary according to his/her employee's monthly salary? An employee aged 60 and below, who earns RM5,000 and below is entitled to 13% of EPF contribution from his/her employer while those below 60 years of age who earn more than RM5,000 are entitled to 12% of EPF contribution.

Any employer who fails to make this statutory contribution may commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to a fine not exceeding RM10,000, or both.

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25/06/2021

Last week's Trivia answer is C. Due Inquiry – In Malaysia, the employer is obliged to conduct a “due inquiry” to determine whether an employee is guilty of misconduct before the employee is subject to any punishment pursuant to Section 14 of the Employment Act 1955. Well, now you know...

Participate in this week's trivia below:

Our last Trivia Friday question was: Under Section 14 of the Employment Act 1955, what is the process that must be undertaken by an employer before punishing or dismissing an employee?

Answer: C. Due Inquiry – In Malaysia, the employer is obliged to conduct a “due inquiry” to determine whether an employee is guilty of misconduct before the employee is subject to any punishment pursuant to Section 14 of the Employment Act 1955.

This week, we have yet another Trivia for you. We look forward to your answers in the comment section below. We’ll share the correct answer during next week’s Trivia Friday.

Which of the following would not be acquired from a target company in the event of a takeover?

A. Target company equity.
B. Target company asset.
C. Target company liabilities.
D. Target company shareholders.

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