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Malaysia Moves to Strengthen Company Secretary Accountability

Malaysia’s market regulators are considering standardised competency and accountability rules for company secretaries as governance expectations rise across listed issuers.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 23 September 2026 – Malaysia’s Securities Commission is exploring a multi-stakeholder task force to strengthen the competency and professionalism of company secretaries at listed issuers. The proposal would bring regulators and professional bodies together to develop a standardised competency framework, reflecting the expanding role of company secretaries in governance, disclosure and board accountability across the capital market.

The commission is also working with Bursa Malaysia on a regulatory framework covering fitness, propriety and accountability. The initiative follows feedback gathered during consultations on the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2026. It signals that regulators view the company secretary not merely as an administrative officer, but as a key control point connecting boards, shareholders and market rules.

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