BTW2213

Malaysian company law (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Ms Shanthy Rachagan

Offered:
Malaysia SBA 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Summer 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Topics covered include the Malaysian company law regime; the role and function of the Registrar of Companies and the Securities Commission; the characteristics of a company and the concept of limited liability; the effect of incorporation; the corporate constitution; the company's relationship with outsiders; share and loan capital; regulation of public fund raising; duties of directors, officers and promoters; rights of members and minority shareholder protection; takeover regulation; the various forms of corporate insolvency administrations, particularly as they affect creditors, officers and shareholders.

Assessment: Assignment (2000 words): 20% + Examination (3 hours): 80%

Prerequisites: BTW1200

Prohibitions: BTC2213, BTC2210, BTW2220