Corporate Law of Malaysia : The legal implication of holding leadership in a Malaysian business entity

May Yee Ng; Chee Fei Chang

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3806994

Corporate Law of Malaysia : The legal implication of holding leadership in a Malaysian business entity

May Yee Ng, Chee Fei Chang

School of Social Sciences

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Abstract

This article introduces the rules pertaining to the role and responsibilities of directors and officers under the Malaysia Companies Act 2016. Discussion will include issues concerning qualification of these key individuals, their powers, legal duties, their appointment, retirement and removal. Some discussion will also be afforded to explain if loan can be extended to directors in the light of concerns over conflict of interest. The writing of this article employs the hermeneutics analysis of relevant legislation(s). It provides a quick and simplified reference for students and non-practitioner.

Original language	English
Number of pages	14
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3806994
Publication status	Published - 2 Apr 2021

Keywords

Corporate
company
law
Malaysia
director

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Business,Management and Accounting

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