The franchise industry in Malaysia is governed by the Franchise Act 1998 (1998 Act). The Franchise (Amendment) Act 2020 ("Amendment Act") came into force on 28 April 2022 with the goal to impose more stringent requirements of registration for both franchisors and franchisees, and in relation to the provisions of franchise agreements.
The Amendment Act largely clarifies specific aspects of the franchise registration regime and will hopefully promote the growth of the Malaysian franchise industry.
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