Malaysia legislation
Section 31
Section 31
(2)
If a firm fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Act the sole proprietor, every partner and every director, or other similar officer thereof commits the same offence and is liable to the same penalty as the firm unless he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge, consent or connivance or was not attributable to any neglect on his part.
60 Laws of Malaysia ACT 242
Protection against suit and legal proceedings