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Navigating Section 131 of the Companies Act 2016: Disclosure of Interest in Contracts

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Navigating Section 131 of the Companies Act 2016: Disclosure of Interest in Contracts

Key Takeaways Directors are statutorily mandated to disclose the nature and extent of their interest in any contract or proposed contract with the company. Failure to comply with Section 131 of the Co...

Companies Act 2016 Corporate Governance Corporate Law Director Liability disclosure of interest in contracts

Oct 20, 2026

Directors' Criminal Liability: Navigating MACC Investigations Under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009

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Directors' Criminal Liability: Navigating MACC Investigations Under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009

In the modern Malaysian corporate landscape, the enactment of Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 represents a paradigm shift in corporate liability. This provision...

Corporate Law Criminal Defense Director Liability Regulatory Compliance Section 17A MACC Act

Oct 20, 2026

Navigating Shareholders' Agreement and Dispute Resolution in Malaysia

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Navigating Shareholders' Agreement and Dispute Resolution in Malaysia

Navigating Shareholders' Agreement and Dispute Resolution in Malaysia In the Malaysian corporate landscape, a robust shareholders' agreement serves as the fundamental charter for private limited compa...

Business Strategy Companies Act 2016 Corporate Law Shareholder Disputes shareholders' agreement

Oct 19, 2026

Managing Director's Liability for Corporate Fraud and Misappropriation

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Managing Director's Liability for Corporate Fraud and Misappropriation

In the Malaysian corporate landscape, directors hold a position of profound trust. When that trust is breached through corporate fraud or the unauthorized misappropriation of company assets, the legal...

Civil Litigation Compliance Corporate Fraud Corporate Law Director Liability

Sep 14, 2026

Shareholder Agreements and Dispute Resolution in Malaysian Private Limited Companies

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Shareholder Agreements and Dispute Resolution in Malaysian Private Limited Companies

Key Takeaways A well-drafted Shareholder Agreement (SHA) serves as the primary mechanism for governing the relationship between co-founders beyond the standard Articles of Association. Section 34 of t...

Business Governance Commercial Litigation Companies Act 2016 Corporate Law Shareholder Agreements

Sep 10, 2026

Letters of Demand: A Strac Guide to Debt Recovery in Malaysia

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Letters of Demand: A Strac Guide to Debt Recovery in Malaysia

In the Malaysian commercial landscape, the Letter of Demand (LOD) serves as the formal foundation for any debt recovery effort. It is not merely a request for payment but a critical legal instrument t...

Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Debt Recovery Insolvency Letters of Demand

Aug 10, 2026

Corporate Oppression: Protecting Minority Interests under the Companies Act 2016

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Corporate Oppression: Protecting Minority Interests under the Companies Act 2016

Key Takeaways Section 346 of the Companies Act 2016 provides a robust mechanism for minority shareholders to seek relief against oppressive, unfairly discriminatory, or prejudicial conduct. The court ...

Civil Litigation Corporate Law Shareholder Disputes corporate oppression

Jul 29, 2026

Managing Director's Breach of Fiduciary Duty under Malaysian Law

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Managing Director's Breach of Fiduciary Duty under Malaysian Law

In the Malaysian corporate landscape, the managing director serves as the primary engine of operational strategy and decision-making. However, this authority is strictly circumscribed by the Companies...

Civil Litigation Companies Act 2016 Corporate Law Director Liability breach of fiduciary duty

Jul 29, 2026