$1.$ Provide evidence of the law in supporting the Company Secretary as the governance officer. $(40$ marks$)$

$-$ Malaysian Companies Act $2016$

$-$ Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance $($MCCG$,2021)$

$-$ Bursa Main Listing Requirement $($BMLR$)-$ Corporate Governence Guide

$-$ International Best Practices, such as those from the Organization for Economic Co$-$operation and Development $($OECD$)$

$-$ Guidance and Position Statements issued by professional bodies such as the Malaysian Institute of Chatered Secretaries and Administrators $($MAICSA$)$

$($answer with relevant reference$)$