Technology Sourcing Laws and Regulations 2026 covers procurement processes, dispute resolution procedures, IP rights, and more – in 19 jurisdictions.
| 1 Procurement Processes | 2 General Contracting Issues Applicable to the Procurement of Technology-Related Solutions and Services |
| 3 Dispute Resolution Procedures | 4 Intellectual Property Rights |
| 5 Data Protection and Information Security | 6 Employment Law |
| 7 Outsourcing of Technology Services | 8 Software Licensing (On-Premise) |
| 9 Cloud Computing Services (Including SaaS) | 10 Artificial Intelligence |
| 11 Blockchain | 12 Looking Ahead |
1. Procurement Processes
1.1 Is the private sector procurement of technology products and services regulated? If so, what are the basic features of the applicable regulatory regime?
There is no specific legislation in Malaysia regulating the procurement of technology products and services in the private sector. However, sector-specific rules and regulations may apply, particularly in the financial services sector. These rules and regulations typically require the regulated entities to consider risk management and business continuity when procuring technology products and services. More details on this can be found in our response to question 7.1 below.
1.2 Is the procurement of technology products and services by government or public sector bodies regulated? If so, what are the basic features of the applicable regulatory regime?
Public procurement in Malaysia is...
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