# Insights — commentary on Malaysian corporate law

> Analysis and practice notes from the lawyers of Ching, Elaine & Co: capital markets, M&A, restructuring, insolvency and commercial law in Malaysia.

## [Is a Share Transfer Void if ‘Deemed Completed’ but Not Registered Before a Winding-Up Petition is Presented? A Legal Perspective](https://www.cecolaw.com/share-transfer-void-winding-up-malaysia/)

23 Jun 2025 — Whether a share transfer substantively completed before a winding-up petition is void under Section 472(1) of the Companies Act 2016, and when a court validation order may be needed.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/share-transfer-void-winding-up-malaysia.md

## [Corporate Rescue or Termination? Comparing Receivership, Winding Up and Schemes of Arrangement in Malaysia](https://www.cecolaw.com/corporate-rescue-receivership-winding-up-schemes-malaysia/)

22 Jun 2025 — A comparison of receivership, winding up and schemes of arrangement in Malaysia, covering restraining orders under Section 368, rescue financing, cram-down powers and creditor classification.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/corporate-rescue-receivership-winding-up-schemes-malaysia.md

## [Trade and Logistics in Malaysia: Licensing Requirements](https://www.cecolaw.com/trade-logistics-licensing-malaysia/)

20 Sep 2021 — An overview of Malaysian licensing requirements for logistics businesses, covering bonded warehouses, carrier and courier licences, freight forwarding, customs agents and IILS status, with capital and equity thresholds.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/trade-logistics-licensing-malaysia.md

## [Shareholders Agreement in Malaysia – Lawyer’s Drafting Tips](https://www.cecolaw.com/shareholders-agreement-in-malaysia-lawyers/)

3 Jun 2020 — A practical guide to shareholders agreements in Malaysia: whether you need one, how they bind new shareholders, and the key clauses lawyers include when drafting.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/shareholders-agreement-in-malaysia-lawyers.md

## [Difference Scheme of Arrangement, Judicial Management and Corporate Voluntary Arrangement](https://www.cecolaw.com/scheme-of-arrangement-judicial-management-cva-malaysia/)

6 May 2020 — A section-by-section comparison of the scheme of arrangement, corporate voluntary arrangement and judicial management under the Companies Act 2016, covering eligibility, moratoriums, creditor approval and binding effect.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/scheme-of-arrangement-judicial-management-cva-malaysia.md

## [Data Privacy Law in Malaysia](https://www.cecolaw.com/data-privacy-law-in-malaysia/)

15 Mar 2020 — An overview of Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010: data users and data processors, the seven Data Protection Principles, and registration requirements for certain classes of data users.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/data-privacy-law-in-malaysia.md

## [The Law of Undue Preference in Malaysia](https://www.cecolaw.com/the-law-of-undue-preference-in-malaysia/)

2 Dec 2019 — An overview of undue preference under section 528(1) of the Companies Act 2016, including when payments to creditors are void and how courts distinguish insolvency from liquidity problems.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/the-law-of-undue-preference-in-malaysia.md

## [Blockchain Law in Malaysia – Malaysian Legal Perspective](https://www.cecolaw.com/blockchain-law-in-malaysia/)

6 Oct 2019 — An overview of Malaysia's regulatory framework for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, covering the POS Order 2019, SC authorisation for ICOs, digital asset exchange registration and BNM anti-money laundering requirements.

Markdown: https://www.cecolaw.com/blockchain-law-in-malaysia.md

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Ching, Elaine & Co — Advocates & Solicitors, Malaysia. https://www.cecolaw.com/