BTW2213

Malaysian company law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Shanthy Rachagan

Offered:
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Topics covered include the Malaysian company law regime; the role and function of the Companies Commission of Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd 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%

Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week.

Prerequisites: BTW1200

Prohibitions: BTC2213, BTC2210, BTW2220