MLY SCM Format of General Meetings

Published on: Sep 4, 2024

On Aug. 30, MLY SCM reminded listed companies on meeting format.

  • MLY SCM reminded all public listed companies (PLCs) to conduct hybrid or physical general meetings, transit away from fully virtual meetings allowed during Covid-19.
  • Follows MLY SCM Aug. 2024 issued speech on MSME support initiatives, see #223633.
  • Meeting Format
  • The Chairman emphasized while virtual meetings were crucial, it is important to adopt hybrid or physical formats to enhance shareholder engagement and governance.
  • Both domestic and international investors have shown a preference for hybrid or physical meetings as these formats promote greater transparency and accountability.
  • Hybrid model is recommended as it combines inclusivity of virtual access with integrity of physical meetings, thus preserving shareholder rights, fostering more engagement.
  • Effectiveness
  • The measures will be effective from Mar. 1, 2025.
Regulators
MLY SCM
Entity Types
Corp; Exch
Reference
PR, 8/30/2024, COVID-19; ESG
Functions
Compliance; C-Suite; Operations; Technology
Countries
Malaysia
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Equity
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Aug 30, 2024
Effective Date
Mar 1, 2025
Rule ID
224458
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Aug 30, 2024
Report Section
International