The Impact of COVID-19 on Corporations and Corporate Law in Malaysia
The Impact of COVID-19 on Corporations and Corporate Law in Malaysia

Author: Loganathan Krishnan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-12-08

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 9811955190

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This book analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on corporations in Malaysia, discussing the challenges and the corporations’ responses to them. The relevant provisions in the Companies Act 2016 are examined, and where necessary, reforms are proposed in light of the new business environment brought on as a result of the pandemic. The book also discusses the interim measures initiated by the various regulators in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and analyzes the adequacy of such measures by drawing analogous positions from countries such as the UK, Australia, and Singapore. This book is a helpful guide for practitioners to manage the impact of COVID-19 on corporations and the Companies Act 2016. The book is a reference point for regulators and policy makers in crafting policies to combat the impact of COVID-19.

Covid-19 and Business Law
Covid-19 and Business Law

Author: Adnan Trakic

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 3110723697

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had extraordinary effects on human lives and economies around the world. Many countries have introduced various measures to stop the spread of the virus and preserve human lives and livelihoods. Some commentators have considered these measures extreme, such as the restrictions imposed on people’s movement and lockdown of countries’ borders. While these measures have undoubtedly saved lives and curbed the spread of the deadly virus, they have also produced some unintended legal implications for individuals and businesses, particularly in the areas of contractual obligations, employment relationships, tourism and hospitality, company law, competition law, human rights and the rule of law, protection of vulnerable groups like migrant workers, and access to judicial and legal services. COVID-19 and Business Law: Legal Implications of a Global Pandemic identifies and discusses specific legal challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in these areas and suggests possible ways in which they could be remedied.

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Malaysia's Maritime Sectors and Way Forward
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Malaysia's Maritime Sectors and Way Forward

Author: Sumathy Permal

Publisher: Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA)

Published: 2021-04-19

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9839275666

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Marking the anniversary of one of the most pervasive health crises of our time, MIMA recounts the many ways COVID-19 has affected all things maritime. This Issue Paper provides humanitarian, strategic, environmental, legal, and business perspectives on the effects of the pandemic on marine lives, its industries, and the marine environment – a year after the virus raged on. Issues include commentary on the various aspects and recommendations for the effected sectors to spark discussions among policy planners and maritime professionals. Editors: Sumathy Permal & Huda Mahmoud Contributors: Nurfatin Wahida Puspa, Mazlinawati Abdul Majid, Jeslyn Tan, Zulhilmi Mohd Nizam, Cheryl Rita Kaur, Norsyihan Jamal & Chin Yim Leng

Covid-19 and Business Law
Covid-19 and Business Law

Author: Adnan Trakic

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 3110723808

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Harmonisation of law, a term that refers to an effort to bring two different legal traditions in harmony with one another, has developed a rather negative connotation over time when mentioned in the context of Shari’ah and common law. Harmonisation began to be looked at as an attempt by one legal system to impose its values on the other. A major reason for that is the lack of understanding of the scope to which these two legal traditions converge. One of the principal findings of this book is that Shari’ah and common law have many more commonalities than differences. As a result, the need for harmonisation between the two might have been exaggerated. The similarities do not need to be harmonised. Rather, they need to be acknowledged and appreciated. If the differences between Shari’ah and common law, which undoubtedly exist as evidenced in this book, are approached from the position of appreciation for commonalities, the ambiance to reconcile the differences would be more conducive to the harmonisation process which would, in that case, be reflective of compromise. This book is intended to help readers better understand Shari’ah and common law and aid harmonization efforts when needed.

Corporate Sustainability in Times of Virus Crises
Corporate Sustainability in Times of Virus Crises

Author: Kıymet Tunca Çalıyurt

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-05-05

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 9811990794

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This book analyses the effect of biological risk on business and management by considering case studies from Malaysia, Lebanon, and G20 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering a wide range of topics, such as effects of virus risk on corporate sustainability, COVID-19 and CSR activities, governance practices and regulations for derivative products in emerging markets, risk management during a pandemic, and AI applications in the health sector, this book assists top management in redesigning business models and organisational management in a post-pandemic world and in becoming better equipped to tackle future biological risks or pandemic events.

Global Pandemic, Technology and Business
Global Pandemic, Technology and Business

Author: Luo Li

Publisher:

Published: 2021-12

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781032010311

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"This book presents an exploration of a wide range of issues in law, regulation and legal rights in the sectors of information protection, the creative economy and business activities following COVID-19. The debilitative effect of the global pandemic on information protection and creative and business activities is powerful, widespread and deeply influential, bringing a range of uncertainties to these sectors. The effects of the crisis challenge the fundamentals of the legal systems of most countries in their attempt to govern them. Written by international academics from a diversified background of law disciplines and legal systems, this book offers a global vision in exploring the wide range of legal issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis in these fields. The book is organised into three clear thematic parts: Part I looks at information protection and intellectual property rights and strategies; Part II examines contracts, cooperation and mediation in the post-COVID-19 market arena; and Part III discusses issues pertaining to corporate governance and employment rights"--

The COVID-19 Impact on Corporate Leverage and Financial Fragility
The COVID-19 Impact on Corporate Leverage and Financial Fragility

Author: Sharjil M. Haque

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2021-11-05

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1589064127

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We study the impact of the COVID-19 recession on capital structure of publicly listed U.S. firms. Our estimates suggest leverage (Net Debt/Asset) decreased by 5.3 percentage points from the pre-shock mean of 19.6 percent, while debt maturity increased moderately. This de-leveraging effect is stronger for firms exposed to significant rollover risk, while firms whose businesses were most vulnerable to social distancing did not reduce leverage. We rationalize our evidence through a structural model of firm value that shows lower expected growth rate and higher volatility of cash flows following COVID-19 reduced optimal levels of corporate leverage. Model-implied optimal leverage indicates firms which did not de-lever became over-leveraged. We find default probability deteriorates most in large, over-leveraged firms and those that were stressed pre-COVID. Additional stress tests predict value of these firms will be less than one standard deviation away from default if cash flows decline by 20 percent.

Global Trends 2040
Global Trends 2040

Author: National Intelligence Council

Publisher: Cosimo Reports

Published: 2021-03

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781646794973

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"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.

Social Enterprises in Asia
Social Enterprises in Asia

Author: Ernest Lim

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2023-02-28

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1108838154

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Advances a comprehensive and viable legal form for social enterprises in Asia; invaluable book for scholars, policymakers, regulators and NGOs.