Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026 · Updated to 30 Jan 2026 · Part III · Recognition of Foreign Proceedings and Relief
24. Intervention by foreign representative in proceedings in Malaysia
Feedback & supportUpon recognition of foreign proceedings, a foreign representative may, subject to compliance with the requirements under the Companies Act 2016, the Labuan Companies Act 1990
foreign proceedings
“foreign proceedings” means collective judicial or administrative proceedings in a foreign State, including interim proceedings, under the law relating to insolvency in which proceedings the property and affairs of the debtor are subject to control or supervision by a foreign court, for the purposes of reorganization or liquidation;
or any other applicable written laws, intervene in any proceedings in which the debtor is a party.
debtor
“debtor” means— (a) a corporation as defined in section 3 of the Companies Act 2016 but does not include limited liability partnership and foreign limited liability partnership; or (b) a corporation as defined in section 2 of the Labuan Companies Act 1990;