Who can be a company secretary in Malaysia?
Only a natural person who is either licensed by SSM (holding a valid practising certificate under Section 241, Companies Act 2016) or a member of a prescribed professional body — MAICSA, MIA, MICPA, MACS, LS, the Bar and equivalents — and who ordinarily resides in Malaysia. A spouse, friend or employee without that qualification cannot lawfully hold the office.
Sources: Companies Act 2016 s.235–241
Also asked as: licensed secretary requirement; MAICSA member secretary; can my wife be company secretary; siapa boleh jadi setiausaha syarikat; ssm practising certificate.
Verify any secretary's credentials before engaging: ask for the practising certificate number or membership and check it with the issuing body. Ours is shown on request — and hangs on the office wall at J-3A-15, Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
Key facts
- s.241 CA2016 practising certificate OR prescribed-body membership
- Natural person, resident in Malaysia
Call +60 10-383 5988 (a licensed secretary replies within one working hour (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm MYT; outside hours, first thing next working day)) or walk in at J-3A-15, Solaris Mont Kiara.