Section 28. Change of name

1. A company may resolve that its name be changed by special resolution.

2. The company shall notify the Registrar of the change of its name within thirty days from the date the special resolution was passed.

3. If the Registrar is satisfied that the new name complies with the provisions of this Act and upon payment of a prescribed fee, the Registrar shall—

   • enter the new name of the company on the register in place of the former name; and

   • issue a notice of registration of the new name.

4. A change of name of a company shall take effect from the date the notice of registration of new name has been issued.

5. A change of name of a company shall not—

   • affect the rights or obligations of the company; and

   • render defective any legal proceedings by or against the company

6. Any proceedings that might have been continued or commenced by or against a company by its former name may be continued or commenced by or against it, by its new name.

7. Where the winding up of a company commences within one year after the company has changed its name, the former name as well as the existing name of the company shall appear on all notices and advertisements in relation to the winding up.

8. The company and every officer who contravene the requirement under this section commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit.