MALAYSIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Deepak Pillai, Yong Shih Han and Matthew Chang Jun Xiang Christopher & Lee Ong Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO) is located in Kuala Lum - pur where it has a 25-practitioner strong TMT practice – the largest in Malaysia – which leads the Malaysian TMT legal landscape in terms of the range, breadth and depth of the legal services offered to clients. CLO advises major multinational corporations and con - glomerates across banking, insurance, technology and telecommunications, and has done so for several decades. The firm also handles fintech, e-commerce, e-health and electric vehicles matters, as well as on -
line media and content. The firm has seen a steady increase in data centre and AI-related work, advising foreign operators establishing data centres in Malay - sia and the ASEAN region, often alongside telecoms, corporate and tax considerations. CLO also regularly acts for global software giants that actively engage the firm as part of the Rajah & Tann Asia Network. In addition, the firm receives frequent instructions from European clients on Malaysian law in the context of GDPR compliance and cross-border data transfers.
Authors
Deepak Pillai heads CLO’s TMT and data protection practice group and has practised in technology, telecommunications and data protection law since 1997. He advises international, private and public
Matthew Chang Jun Xiang is an associate in the technology, media and telecommunications and data protection and privacy practice group of CLO. He regularly assists with technology-related contracts,
sector clients on IT and cloud contracts, electronic commerce, online financial services, outsourcing, telecoms, cybersecurity, data protection, AI and online content, including in complex regulatory, policy and legislative matters. Deepak has been consistently recognised by leading legal directories since 2001, and is ranked in Band 1 for TMT in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026. He also serves on the PDPA Appeals Tribunal and the Malaysian Bar’s PDPA Committee.
including contracts relating to the implementation of IT systems, software development and subscription, maintenance and support, as well as service levels. Matthew also advises on data protection and cybersecurity clauses within IT contracts, including for clients operating within regulated sectors.
Yong Shih Han is a partner in CLO’s technology, media and telecommunications and data protection practice group. She has been recognised by legal directories as an up-and-coming figure in TMT.
She regularly advises clients on a wide range of matters relating to information and communications technology, information security and data protection, telecommunications, and media and advertising laws. Her work includes drafting and advising on technology-related contracts and policies, regulatory and compliance matters, and issues that may lead to dispute resolution.
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