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MSWG Weekly Newsletter 10 May 2024 (English)

Navigating the role of chairman to safeguard corporate governance

A board chairman is the custodian of governance, plays a pivotal role in shaping the board's trajectory and upholding the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability. However, board chairmen may sometimes fall short of fulfilling their duties in the forms of communication lapses, suppression of shareholders’ rights and going overboard in performing their duties.

The repercussions of these issues extend beyond the boardroom. It affects trust among stakeholders, leads to reputational damage, and diminishes confidence in the organisation's leadership.

MSWG Weekly Newsletter 26 April 2024 (English)

In recent years, Malaysia has witnessed a peculiar trend in its corporate landscape: public listed companies making significant investments in other public listed companies, often without meaningful core activities of their own. While cross-shareholdings are not new, the scale and frequency of such investments have raised eyebrows, sparking discussions about their implications for the economy and corporate governance. Explore the intricacies of this trend, its implications, and the challenges it poses in terms of transparency, governance, and market stability.