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‘Stuck In A Meeting’? The Sticky Issue Of Quorum At Company Meetings

‘Stuck In A Meeting’? The Sticky Issue Of Quorum At Company Meetings

by DNH (BD) | Jan 27, 2025 | Corporate and Commercial

“Quorum” is the minimum number of members (or their representatives) required for company meetings such as board meetings or shareholder meetings to be carried out. In order for the meeting to be valid and legally binding, quorum needs to be properly tallied and met...
Removal Of Directors In A Private Company And Pitfalls To Avoid

Removal Of Directors In A Private Company And Pitfalls To Avoid

by DNH (BD) | Nov 25, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

What does the Companies Act 2016 provide regarding the removal of a director? For companies in Malaysia, the removal of a director is governed by the Companies Act 2016. In particular, Section 206(1) reads: “A director may be removed before the expiration of the...
Key Amendments – Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2023

Key Amendments – Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2023

by DNH (BD) | May 21, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2022 (“2022 Bill”) was first passed at the Dewan Rakyat on 5 October 2022. However, the 2022 Bill was never passed in Dewan Negara because of the dissolution of Parliament on 10 October 2022. The 2022 Bill was then further refined...
A Guide To Joint Ventures In Malaysia – Unlocking The Strategic Power Of Business Partnerships

A Guide To Joint Ventures In Malaysia – Unlocking The Strategic Power Of Business Partnerships

by DNH (BD) | May 13, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

In the dynamic landscape of business partnerships and collaborations, joint ventures are a powerful catalyst for innovation, synergistic growth and business success. Joint ventures involve companies pooling resources and expertise to pursue common goals, fostering...
The Cornerstone of a M&A Journey: Going Beyond the Basic Terms of a Term Sheet

The Cornerstone of a M&A Journey: Going Beyond the Basic Terms of a Term Sheet

by DNH (BD) | Mar 13, 2024 | Corporate and Commercial

The initial stages of a Merger and Acquisition (“M&A”) often involve parties trying to establish a meeting of minds on essential commercial terms, to determine whether or not a deal can be struck. Hence, it is common for parties to capture their key terms in a...
How ESG Trends and Laws Will Impact Early-Stage Fundraising for Malaysian Start-ups and SMEs

How ESG Trends and Laws Will Impact Early-Stage Fundraising for Malaysian Start-ups and SMEs

by DNH (BD) | Dec 22, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In Malaysia’s dynamic business landscape, Start-ups and Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) continue to be pivotal contributors to the nation’s economic growth. As responsible and sustainable business practices become increasingly relevant to business of all...
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