Section 16. Power to refuse registration of incorporation

1. Without prejudice to the powers of the Registrar under section 15, the Registrar shall not register an application unless he is satisfied that all the requirements of this Act in respect of the registration and any matter relating to the registration has been complied with.

2. The Registrar shall refuse to register the application of a proposed company where he is satisfied that the proposed company is likely to be used for an unlawful purpose or for purposes prejudicial to public order, morality or security of Malaysia.