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What are the types of Shareholders’ Meeting?
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The types of shareholders' meetings for companies in Malaysia include the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”), and Class Meetings of Shareholders.
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When shall a Malaysia Company hold AGM?
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A Malaysia public company must be convened its first AGM within 18 months from its date of formation. Subsequently, the public company shall hold the AGM each year, within 6 months from its financial year end and no more than 15 months after the last AGM held.
Those requirements do not apply to private companies in Malaysia unless it was specified in the company’s constitution.
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Is there a specific timeline to hold EGM?
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There is no requirement on the timeline for holding an EGM. An EGM is convened outside the regular schedule of AGM to discuss or address urgent matters that require immediate attention and cannot wait until the next AGM.
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What are Class Meetings of Shareholders?
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Class Meetings of Shareholders refer to meetings specifically for a particular class of shareholders, such as ordinary shareholders or preference shareholders. These meetings are attended solely by the shareholders of that class to discuss and vote on matters that directly affect their specific rights and interests.
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What is the notice period for shareholders’ meetings?
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At least 14 days' notice must be provided to shareholders by Malaysia companies for an ordinary resolution and 21 days' notice for a special resolution before the commencement of the meeting. This notice period may be shortened if the shareholders reach an agreement for shorter notice.
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