Can a company be a director of another company?
No — Malaysian law requires directors to be natural persons; a company cannot hold the office of director. Corporate involvement happens at the shareholder level instead, where companies may freely own shares. This differs from some jurisdictions, which is why foreign parents sometimes arrive expecting to appoint themselves to the board.
Statutory figures: Companies Act 2016
Also asked as: corporate director malaysia; syarikat jadi pengarah; company director of company.
Key facts
- Directors: natural persons only
- Corporate participation via shareholding