# Who can be a director of a Sdn Bhd? — Robo Company Secretary
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## Who can be a director of a Sdn Bhd?

Last updated: 20 September 2026 Answer from Robo Company Secretary How we write answers

A director must be a natural person (companies cannot hold the office), aged 18 or above, of sound mind, not an undischarged bankrupt and not disqualified under Section 198 of the Companies Act 2016. Every company needs at least one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia; beyond that, foreign directors are welcome without limit.

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Sources: Companies Act 2016 s.196, s.198

Also asked as: director requirements malaysia; syarat jadi pengarah; who qualifies as director; director eligibility CA2016.

### Key facts

- Natural person, 18+
- s.198 disqualifications apply
- ≥1 ordinarily-resident director — s.196

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