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Leader: Ms Shanthy Rachagan
Offered:
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (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