All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the [ICLD2023] during 26 – 28 July 2023 in virtual. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Technical Committee Members and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document is a truthful description...

The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 has recently been passed, bringing significant changes to the Employment Act 1955 in Malaysia. This article provides an overview of the key amendments and their impact on employers and employees. Through an analysis of relevant laws and decided cases, it examines the...

This article examines the impact of using terms like “dear” and “sayang” in the workplace as potential forms of sexual harassment. Analyzing relevant laws and decided cases, it highlights the implications of such language for power imbalances and gender inequality. The use of endearing terms can perpetuate...

In the wave of globalisation, multinational corporations have become a significant driver of economic development. However, one of the problems they face is bribery, which seriously disrupts the international market economy and harms the interest and vested benefits of countries. In China, particularly,...

There have been various paradigm shifts in the higher education sector due to massification. Legal education is undergoing a steady shift away from the traditional professional self-regulation, towards regulation by market forces. The rise of technology and globalisation has remoulded the market force,...

Phishing is a form of a fraud that involves the use of deceptive e-mails, websites, and other online methods to steal personal data such as passwords, credit card numbers, and bank account information resulting in identity theft, financial fraud, and data breaches. Spear phishing in particular, is a...

The use of deepfake technology, which is video or image manipulation technology by superimposing the face of a person to the body of another, has become common in the modern days. Where it may be used for proper purposes such as in the entertainment industry, it is usually being abused by the users....

The protection of human rights of LGBTQ+ people is a relatively new topic in international human rights law in this digital era. Over the years, in the context of sexual acts against the order of nature and emerging Islamic practice, engaging in homosexual behaviour is considered a crime punishable under...

The legality of abortion varies among countries as abortion remains one of the most controversial and bitterly contested topics. The abortion debate on the right to life, right to choose, as well as the costs and benefits of abortion is rather polarised. The issue becomes more complex as different religious...

This research paper addresses the urgent issue of domestic violence, specifically focusing on the challenges faced by survivors who live under the same roof as their abusers. Domestic violence disproportionately affects women and girls, creating a cycle of oppression that leaves survivors feeling trapped...

Within the context of Malaysian Family Law, these concerns are particularly relevant. Malaysia, being a diverse nation with a growing emphasis on child protection, has also witnessed distressing incidents resulting from parental negligence. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to examine the issue...

This paper delves into the critical issue of parental responsibilities towards children in Malaysia, particularly in light of tragic deaths resulting from parental negligence. Despite media coverage and public awareness campaigns, incidents involving the carelessness of adults continue to occur, necessitating...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming our society in various ways. On the one hand, it offers encouraging opportunities for a brighter future for hu- manity. On the other hand, it poses an inherent risk to our existence. With the expeditious advancements in AI technology, it is essential to regulate...

To combat the climate crisis, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement revives the implementation of the carbon credit market which was initiated by the European Union under the Kyoto Protocol with the overarching goal of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases through financial incentive. As a party to the Paris...