As Bank Negara Malaysian (BNM) and Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have issued a cease-and-desist letter to CopyCashCoin in its attempt to launch an ICO (Initial Coin Offerings) in Malaysia in January 2018, the question remaining is whether it’s possible to launch ICO (Initial Coin Offerings) in Malaysia legally? ICOs are all the rage the world…
Key Changes About The New Companies Act In Malaysia
Q: What are the key highlights of the changes for the newly implemented Companies Act 2016 compared to the old Act? Under the Companies Act 1965 (“Old Act”), a memorandum and articles of association (“M&A”) is required for a company to be incorporated. Under the Companies Act 2016 (“New Act”), the M&A is replaced by…
Shareholders Agreement
Q: What are the differences between shareholders and directors? A shareholder or member owns a company by holding its shares. A director manages the company. A director does not have to be a shareholder and a shareholder has no right to be a director. Q: What is paid-up capital? Paid-up capital is the amount of…
Important notes you should know about companies in Malaysia
Q: I would like to issue shares to other potential investors to invest in my company, how could I do it? Private companies In general, for allotment of new shares of a private company to new identified investors to increase its issued and paid-up capital, the prior approval of majority of existing shareholders by way…
Tenancy Agreement in Malaysia
Q: How do I calculate the legal fee for tenancy agreement? The standard legal fees chargeable for tenancy agreement are as follows:- First RM 10,000 rental – 25% of the monthly rent Next RM 90000 rental– 20% of the monthly rent More than RM 100,000 – negotiable Legal Fee for Tenancy Agreement period of above…
Probate and Letter of Administration
Q: What is probate? Probate is the legal process of proving the last will of a deceased person to the court is valid and enforceable. The executor would need to obtain the grant of probate from the Court in order for the executor to administer and distribute all the estate of the deceased. Q: What…
Will in Malaysia
Q: What is a will? A will is a legal document which a person, namely the testator, indicates his arrangement regarding to distribution of his property upon death and the care of any minor children. Q: What are the advantages of making a will? Having a will in place has the following benefits:- Avoid potential…
ALB Law Award – Malaysia & South East Asia
Low & Partners Recognised at the ALB Law Awards On 7 April 2017, Low & Partners (‘LP’) made a strong showing at the Asian Legal Business (‘ALB’) Malaysia Law Awards 2017 held at the InterContinental Hotel. The ALB Malaysia Law Awards is an annual event which aims to celebrate the excellent contributions of private practice…