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    The Role Of Directors Of The Takeover Target Company Under The Rules On Take-Overs, Mergers And Compulsory Acquisitions

    A director has primary responsibility to manage the affairs of the company and has both the fiduciary duties and statutory duties to act in the best interests of the company.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Azmi & Associates
    Azmi & Associates
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    Limits To Adjudicators' Powers

    Our Tasha Lim discusses the High Court's decision in Cescon Engineers Sdn Bhd v Pesat Bumi Sdn Bhd and another case [2022] 9 MLJ 79 with respect to adjudicators' powers.
    MalaysiaReal Estate and Construction
    Gan Partnership
    Gan Partnership
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Corporate Liabilities Of Directors Under Section 64 Of The Malaysian Anti-Trafficking In Persons And Anti-Smuggling Of Migrants Act 2007

With the persistent demand for rapid development, the need for foreign workforce in numerous sectors has been growing by day, especially for hard-labour jobs.
MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
Azmi & Associates
Azmi & Associates
  • Article

    OpenAI's Leadership Shakeup: Would Sam Altman's Instant Dismissal Fly In Malaysia?

    On 17 November 2023, it was announced that OpenAI's board had made the decision to remove Sam Altman as CEO. The board said that Altman "was not consistently candid in his communications" ...
    MalaysiaEmployment and HR
    Lee & Poh
    Lee & Poh
  • Article

    Director's Duties In Malaysia

    The legal system in Malaysia recognized companies as separate legal personalities from its officers, directors or shareholders.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    One Asia Lawyers
    One Asia Lawyers
  • Article

    BTI v Sequana: What The UK Supreme Court Decision Means For Malaysia

    On 5 October 2022, the UK Supreme Court delivered its long-awaited judgment in BTI 2014 LLC v. Sequana SA and others [2022] UKSC 25 ("Sequana Case") which concerns the question...
    GlobalInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Rajah & Tann
    Rajah & Tann
  • Article

    Commentary On The Fiduciary Duty Aspects Based On The Decision Of The High Court For Bank Rakyat's RM15 Million Book Sponsorship Suit

    The High Court recently reached a decision in a case involving the breach of fiduciary duties by two former top executives of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal, the former Chairman, and Datuk Mustafha Abd Razak, the former Managing Director.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Azmi & Associates
    Azmi & Associates
  • Article

    Bursa Malaysia Seeks Feedback On Enhanced Adviser Framework And Submission Of Corporate Proposals

    Bursa Malaysia Berhad (‘the Exchange') released Consultation Paper No. 3/2021 to seek feedback on the Proposed Amendments to the Main Market Listing Requirements in Relation to the Enhanced Adviser...
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
  • Article

    Proposed Amendments To Listing Requirements

    This approach follows the amendments made to the LR with regard to the contents of announcements and circulars relating to transactions that came into force on 3 June 2019.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
  • Article

    Legal Updates July 2023

    Amendments to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Main Market Listing Requirements in Relation to Sustainability Training for Directors...
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Shearn Delamore & Co.
    Shearn Delamore & Co.
  • Article

    Understanding Share Allotment And Share Transfer And Selecting The Right Strategy For Business Expansion

    As an entrepreneur, you are aware that shares are more than just ownership stakes. Shares are assets that can attract investors, bring in new funds as well as act as incentives for your key employees.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Lee & Poh
    Lee & Poh
  • Article

    Fraudulent Trading - Directors' Personal Liability And The Duty Of Good Faith In Negotiations

    The Federal Court had the opportunity to consider novel questions of law concerning fraudulent trading under S 540, Companies Act 2016...
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
    Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
  • Article

    Navigating Takeover Offers In Malaysia: Managing The Conflict Of Interest Of Directors

    "Takeover(s)" is a transaction or a series of transactions whereby a person (individual, group of individuals, or company) acquires control over the assets of a company...
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Azmi & Associates
    Azmi & Associates
  • Article

    The Principle Of Wilful Blindness And Its Implications In The Malaysian And English Legal Systems

    The principle of wilful blindness has often been contested in courts. In criminal law, Wilful Blindness or ignorance of law refers to the ‘deliberate avoidance of knowledge of the facts'; that is, a person avoids gaining knowledge ...
    MalaysiaLaw Department Performance
    Azmi & Associates
    Azmi & Associates
  • Article

    IRB Dawn Raid – How To Deal With It

    The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia ("IRB") actively conducts tax investigations or "raids" on taxpayers.
    MalaysiaTax
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
  • Article

    How To Set Up A Company Or Business In Sarawak

    The largest state in Malaysia, Sarawak, offers investors and businesses a unique combination of prospects. Often known for its abundant natural resources and expanding infrastructure
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Azmi & Associates
    Azmi & Associates
  • Article

    Shareholder's Rights To General Meetings: Section 314 Of The Companies Act 2016

    This post contains an executive summary of the article, as well as the full text of the article below.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates
  • Article

    Striking Off A Company Under Section 549(a) And 550 Of The Companies Act 2016

    Striking off is one of the processes available under the Companies Act 2016 for the dissolution of a company.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates
  • Article

    A Right To Inspect And A Right To Suspend?

    It is trite law that the accounting and related records of a company are open to inspection by directors (Section 167(3) of the Companies Act 1965 and section 245(4) of the Companies Act 2016).
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
  • Article

    Engine No. 1 v ExxonMobil - A Victory For Shareholder Activism And Sustainable Development

    Engine No. 1 LLC is a hedge fund. It was founded by Chris James, a technology investor turned climate activist investor.
    MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
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