This Confidentiality Contract is essential for businesses and individuals operating under Malaysian law who need to protect sensitive information during business dealings. It should be used whenever confidential information needs to be shared with external parties, whether for potential business partnerships, investment discussions, service provision, or other commercial relationships. The document ensures compliance with Malaysian legislation, including the Contracts Act 1950 and Personal Data Protection Act 2010, while providing robust protection for trade secrets, proprietary information, and business data. It includes detailed provisions for handling confidential information, permitted disclosures, and consequences of breach, making it suitable for both simple business arrangements and complex commercial transactions within the Malaysian legal framework.

1. Parties: Identification of all parties entering into the confidentiality agreement, including full legal names, registration numbers, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the confidentiality agreement, purpose of information sharing, and nature of the proposed business relationship

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', 'Representatives', and 'Affiliates'

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information under the agreement

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including duty of care, storage, and protection of confidential information

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to employees, advisors, or as required by law

7. Term and Survival: Duration of the confidentiality obligations and which provisions survive termination

8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information upon termination or request

9. Remedies: Available remedies in case of breach, including injunctive relief and damages

10. General Provisions: Standard contractual provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement