Is every Employee of a Company part of an EGM?
The members who made the decision to call of the EGM, as well as the directors of the company, are at liberty to select those who are to be present at the [...]
Is it easy to cancel an EGM?
The cancellation of an EGM can sometimes be difficult; however, it is not impossible by any means. A resolution passed at a meeting of the company’s board of directors which states that [...]
Are all companies in Malaysia required to hold EGMs?
In Malaysia, there is no statutory requirement for any company to hold any extraordinary general meetings (EGMs). Only annual general meetings (AGMs) are legally required to be held according to the latest [...]
Can a name change be overruled?
There are certain laws which govern company names in Malaysia. In some instances, the change of a company’s names may lead to one of these laws to become violated. Therefore, in [...]
Can Malaysian COmpanies have names in languages besides those spoken in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, the primary languages spoken are Malay and English. However, this does not mean that all company names in Malaysia must either be in Malay or English. Companies in Malaysia may [...]
Can Foreign-owned Companies Operating in Malaysia change their name?
At the moment, there are no laws which forbid foreign-owned companies in Malaysia from changing their name. All legislation related to name changes applies to local and foreign companies alike. Therefore, [...]
Can Foreign Companies be dissolved in Malaysia?
Malaysia has no laws which state that only Malaysian companies can be dissolved there. Foreign companies which are to be dissolved do not have to be dissolved in their country of origin. Therefore, [...]
How can a dissolved Company in Malaysia be restored?
A dissolved company can be restored through the use of a court order known as a restoration order. A company can be restored by directors, creditors, members, liquidators, managers or trustees of the Employees’ Provident Fund of the company, or anyone with a legal [...]
Are Companies in certain Industries easier to dissolve in Malaysia?
The dissolution process in Malaysia follows the same procedure regardless of the industry within which the company lies. However, the size of an individual company will determine the ease or difficulty during the dissolution process. If the [...]
Does it take long for one to adjust to Malaysia’s climate?
Those moving from other countries to Malaysia can instantly acquaint themselves with Malaysia’s climate. As the climate is rainy, hot, and humid, people from abroad who have already been living in [...]