A, B, C and D are the directors of AK Bhd (the company). They were appointed as directors two years ago. C is the managing director of the company. Two weeks ago, C, who is now 71 years old, entered into a contract on behalf of the company to purchase office stationery from the company supplier, Omos Sdn Bhd, at a price of RM100,000. Last week, following an argument among the directors at a board meeting, B, C and D decided to remove A as a director. A notice signed by B, C and D was sent to A stating that A had been removed as a director with immediate effect.

Advise C and A, who wishes to know the following:

(a) Persons disqualified from being a director. (20 marks)

(b) Whether the contract for the purchase of office stationery can be invalidated on the claim that C was disqualified to act as a director of the company. (20 marks)

(c) Whether the removal of A as a director is valid. (20 marks)