These terms govern use of the Melur Chambers website and the basis on which we provide legal and advisory services. Please read them alongside our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 14 April 2025 · Melur Chambers, Kuala Lumpur
These terms apply to all visitors to the Melur Chambers website at melurcha.live and to any party that engages our services. "We", "us", and "our" refer to Melur Chambers, a legal practice registered and operating in Malaysia. "You" refers to the individual or organisation accessing this site or engaging our services.
By visiting this website or instructing us on a matter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms. If you represent an organisation, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these terms.
The content published on this website is intended for general informational purposes only. Nothing on these pages constitutes legal advice, and no lawyer–client relationship is formed merely by visiting or browsing this site. Legal advice is situation-specific; if you require it, please contact us directly to discuss your circumstances.
We take reasonable care to keep the information here current and accurate, but we cannot warrant that every statement reflects the most recent legislative or regulatory position. The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and related instruments are subject to amendment; you should verify material points directly with current official sources or with us before relying on anything published here.
You agree not to use this website in any manner that is unlawful, that interferes with its operation, or that infringes the rights of others. Automated scraping, crawling beyond reasonable indexing, or any attempt to access systems underlying this site without authorisation is not permitted.
A formal engagement commences when we have sent you a written engagement letter or a service confirmation, and you have returned your signed acknowledgement (or otherwise confirmed acceptance in writing). Until that point, any preliminary discussions, scoping calls, or email exchanges do not constitute an engagement and we are not obliged to act on your matter.
We conduct a reasonable conflict-of-interest check before accepting any engagement. If a conflict is identified, we will inform you promptly. We reserve the right to decline to act on any matter without providing detailed reasons.
For retainer engagements (such as the DPO Support & Standing Advisory), the specific scope, fees, and review periods will be set out in the engagement letter. Month-to-month access to advisory is subject to the retainer agreement remaining in force.
Our published service fees are indicative. The fee applicable to your engagement will be confirmed in writing before work commences, and may vary where the scope differs from a standard engagement — for example, where cross-border transfer analysis, bilingual drafting, or engagement with a regulator over an extended period is involved.
Fees are denominated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) and are subject to applicable taxes, including Service Tax where our turnover reaches the relevant threshold. Our invoices will indicate whether Service Tax applies.
Payment terms are set out in each invoice and are typically 14 days from the invoice date unless otherwise agreed. For retainer arrangements, fees are invoiced monthly in advance. We may pause work on an engagement if an invoice remains unpaid beyond 30 days from the due date, following written notice to you.
Disbursements incurred on your behalf — such as registration fees, courier costs, or translator fees — are charged at cost and are separate from our service fees.
We provide legal and advisory services in relation to Malaysian data protection law, specifically the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (as amended) and related instruments. Our advice is directed to Malaysian law and is not intended to constitute, and should not be treated as, advice on the laws of any other jurisdiction.
Where your operations engage the laws of other countries — for example, the EU General Data Protection Regulation or Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act — we can advise on the Malaysian dimension of those questions but recommend that you seek separate local counsel for the applicable foreign jurisdiction.
Our work product is prepared for the specific matter and organisation described in the engagement letter. It should not be relied upon by third parties or applied to different circumstances without consulting us. Regulatory positions and case law may change after the date of our advice; we are not obliged to update advice already given unless we have agreed to an ongoing monitoring arrangement.
All content on this website — including text, layout, design, and any downloadable materials — is the property of Melur Chambers or its contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may read and print content for your personal, non-commercial reference; any other reproduction, distribution, or commercial use requires our prior written consent.
Documents and materials we prepare in the course of an engagement are delivered to you for your use in connection with the relevant matter. We retain copyright in those materials; you have a non-exclusive licence to use them for the purposes of the engagement. You should not publish, share with third parties, or adapt our work product without first discussing this with us.
We treat all information you share with us in connection with an engagement as confidential. We will not disclose it to third parties except where required by law, where necessary to carry out your instructions (for example, when corresponding with a regulator on your behalf), or where you have consented to disclosure.
Confidentiality obligations apply to both parties. We ask that you do not share our work product, internal advice, or correspondence beyond those within your organisation who need it for the relevant matter. This is particularly relevant in data breach matters, where premature or uncontrolled disclosure of advice could affect legal privilege and regulatory outcomes.
Our liability to you in connection with any engagement is limited to the fee paid for that specific engagement, except to the extent that applicable law prevents such limitation. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or special loss, including loss of data, loss of revenue, or reputational damage, arising from any act or omission on our part.
We hold professional indemnity insurance as required under Malaysian Bar regulations. Details of our insurer and coverage are available on request.
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
Either party may end an engagement by giving reasonable written notice, provided that any work completed up to the termination date will be invoiced. "Reasonable notice" for a fixed-scope engagement is typically 14 days; for a monthly retainer, one full calendar month.
We may terminate an engagement immediately if we believe continuing would place us in breach of applicable law or professional rules, or if there is a material breakdown in the working relationship that cannot be repaired. In such circumstances, we will return any documents you have provided and will not retain copies beyond what professional rules require.
These terms are governed by the laws of Malaysia. Any dispute arising from or in connection with your use of this website or the provision of our services shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.
Where a dispute arises in the context of an active engagement, we encourage direct dialogue first. Many questions of scope, fee, or interpretation can be resolved without formal proceedings. If litigation becomes necessary, we will endeavour to resolve matters in Kuala Lumpur.
We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. For active engagements, material changes to terms will be communicated directly to the relevant client. Continued use of this website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
If you have questions about these terms or wish to discuss an engagement, please reach out through any of the channels below.