Section 597. Restriction on the use of words “Limited”, “Berhad” and “Sendirian”

(1) Any person carrying on business under any name or title of which “Berhad” or “Bhd.” or “Limited” or “Ltd.” is the final word or abbreviation, the person, unless duly incorporated with limited liability, commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to a fine not exceeding three million ringgit or to both.

(2) A company shall not use the word “Sendirian” or “Sdn.” as part of its name if the company does not fulfil the requirements required by this Act to be fulfilled by private companies.

(3) A company and every officer of a company who contravene this section commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to a fine not exceeding three million ringgit or to both.

(4) Subject to Division 9 of Part II and for the purpose of this section, “carrying on business” includes the use of any name or title of which “Berhad” or “Bhd.” or “Limited” or “Ltd.” or the word “Sendirian” or “Sdn.” is part of the name or title in any documents, books or publication.