Department profile
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia
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About
Provided by Raja, Darryl & Loh
The TMT Practice Group services clients who require specialist advice in matters related to technology, telecommunications, and digital services.
Much of the work involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and arrangements relating to the supply of technology systems and services, turnkey projects, cloud (SaaS and IaaS) agreements, outsourcing, maintenance and support services, service level agreements, software development and licensing, software distribution, encryption and network security.
With the emergence of the digital economy, the team has been advising on contracts in a digital environment, social networking sites, on-line content review and compliance, internet payment systems, e-procurement and regulatory and licensing requirements. Recent developments include advising on artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, online tools, online games, streaming platforms and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
In addition, this Practice Group advises on compliance with personal data protection laws, often conducting audits to ensure such compliance.
The TMT Practice Group has been highly ranked by major publications such as Chambers & Partners, Asia Pacific Legal 500 and AsiaLaw Profiles. In addition, the head of the Practice Group, Tong Lai Ling, has been consistently recognised as a leading individual by such publications.
Industries (8)
- Oil & Gas
- Pharmaceuticals
- Telecommunications
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Consumer goods
- Financial Services
Chambers Review
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Work Highlights
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Raja, Darryl & Loh advised a multinational oil company on the transactional documents for the procurement of a loyalty management system software.
Strengths
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The team demonstrates solid commercial awareness, showing a good understanding of the business context and aligning their legal advice with our commercial objectives.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-PacificRaja, Darryl & Loh has commercially savvy industry experts. The team is operationally practical, business-centric and highly responsive.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 Lai Ling Tong
Tong Lai Ling has a notable presence in Malaysia's TMT legal market, with particular strength working on software licensing and regulatory compliance across the technology and telecommunications sectors. Lai Ling is extremely knowledgeable in her areas of expertise, offering strategic insights and thoughtful advice.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-PacificShe consistently provides clear, strategic, and commercially minded advice.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific
Ranked Individuals at Raja, Darryl & Loh (1)
Malaysia
Lai Ling Tong
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
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Members
Provided by Raja, Darryl & Loh
Jed Tan
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