We are thrilled to announce the return of Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Trade Conference, the premier flagship event for our Trade Practice Group in Asia Pacific where trade experts from 10 APAC jurisdictions will discuss the evolving geopolitical and trade regulatory landscape effecting supply chains in APAC. This conference is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge for navigating the ever-changing landscape as we share best practices for ensuring on-going compliance with trade and…
The Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing (Security Council Resolutions) (Al-Qaida and Taliban) (Amendment) Order 2014 (“Amendment Order”) came into force in Malaysia on 10 September 2014. Overview of the law The primary legislation governing money laundering and terrorism financing in Malaysia is the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001 (“AMLATFA”). To counter the financing of terrorism, Sections 66C and 66D of the AMLATFA empower the Minister of Home Affairs (“Minister”) to make…