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Malaysia Case Law

Haw par principle (ex-director)
  • 25 Oct 2023

    LOW EAN NEE SNE MARKETING SDN BHD

    Citation
    W-02(NCC)(A)-1925-10/2021 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
    Court
    NCC
    Case number
    W-02(NCC)(A)-1925-10/2021 (Mahkamah Rayuan)

    The Court of Appeal held that the High Court erred in denying inspection on the merits because a director's right to inspect under s.245 is prima facie absolute and cannot be refused merely because the director is passive or hostile; however, because the appellant ceased to be a director by a directors' resolution after the High Court decision, she can no longer rely on s.245 or the Haw Par line of authority precluding ex-directors from invoking that statutory right, and therefore the appeal is dismissed without costs and High Court costs are set aside.