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The Malaysian Lawyer is a collaborative legal blog run by Malaysian lawyers Lee Shih and Marcus van Geyzel. It provides updates and commentary on selected areas of Malaysian law, helping readers follow legal developments and understand their practical implications. The site’s coverage includes corporate and insolvency law, restructuring, corporate rescue, employment law, and cross-border insolvency. Articles explain legislation and court decisions, including developments in schemes of arrangement, winding-up, and the recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings.

Alongside legal analysis, the blog publishes resources such as its annual overview of Malaysia’s largest law firms and a guide to Malaysian employment law. It also shares information about webinars, interviews, and other professional discussions on topics such as fraud, deepfakes, and asset recovery. Recent posts examine Malaysia’s Cross-Border Insolvency Act and related procedural rules, as well as changes to corporate rescue mechanisms. Written by practitioners, The Malaysian Lawyer combines timely updates with accessible explanations for readers interested in the Malaysian legal landscape, including businesses, legal professionals, and others seeking informed context on selected legal issues.