Company Law in Malaysia by Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed | 2025

Company Law in Malaysia by Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed | 2025

Company Law in Malaysia serves as a definitive and all-encompassing guide to the Companies Act 2016, comprising 28 in-depth chapters that systematically address how the law is applied and interpreted. It blends judicial insights with practical perspectives, making it a crucial tool for navigating the landscape of corporate law in Malaysia.

Each chapter focuses on a specific, cohesive aspect of company law, allowing readers to explore key issues in a clear and organized manner. Covered topics range from the formation and classification of companies to corporate liability, constitutions, share capital, dividends, and the roles of directors, secretaries, and auditors. The book also addresses vital corporate governance matters, including meetings, resolutions, financial disclosures, prospectus issuance, shareholder rights, and financial management.

Additional chapters delve into areas such as corporate restructuring, rescue mechanisms, liquidation procedures, foreign company operations, takeovers and mergers, creditor protections, digital business, and the role of Islamic principles in corporate governance. These topics, often underrepresented in traditional texts, are highly relevant in practice.

Authored by two prominent academics and featuring contributions from experienced company law professionals, this authoritative volume incorporates recent legal developments and case law, ensuring readers stay current with corporate legal standards in Malaysia. Whether for students, legal practitioners, corporate executives, or researchers, Company Law in Malaysia is an indispensable reference for anyone engaged in corporate legal matters.

Key Highlights of Company Law in Malaysia by Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed | 2025:

• Comprehensive examination of the Companies Act 2016, offering clear and thorough explanations of essential aspects of corporate law.

• Detailed legal analysis supported by extensive references to case law and statutory provisions.

• Contributions from a diverse panel of experts drawn from both local and international academic institutions and legal practice.

• Integration of Islamic principles in the context of corporate structures and governance.

• Inclusion of related subject areas to provide a well-rounded and practical understanding of company law as it applies in real-world business scenarios.

Table of Contents of Company Law in Malaysia by Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed | 2025:

1. Company Law: A Historical Evolution
2. Classification of Companies
3. Incorporation of Companies
4. Corporate Liability.
5. Constitution
6. Corporate Transactions
7. Share Capital
8. Dividends
9. Members
10. Members’ Liabilities, Rights and Remedies
11. Prospectus
12. Company Finance
13. Directors
14. Secretary
15. Accounts and Reporting
16. Audits and Auditors
17. Meetings and Resolutions
18. Compromise, Arrangements and Reconstruction

Authors’ Profile:

Ashgar Ali bin Ali Mohamed is widely recognized as a leading authority on Malaysian law, with an extensive body of scholarly work that has significantly shaped legal thought and practice across the nation.

Muhamad Hassan bin Ahmad is an accomplished author in the field of Malaysian law. His extensive writings span various areas of legal study, showcasing his deep understanding and expertise in Malaysia’s legal framework.

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