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Jaykay, Loohart and Kitkat are the three directors and equal shareholders of Bagus Bhd (the company) a well-established company in Penang. The company, a shoe
Jaykay, Loohart and Kitkat are the three directors and equal shareholders of Bagus Bhd ("the
company") a well-established company in Penang.
The company, a shoe manufacturer, has unlimited objects but the articles in the constitution
limit the power of a director to enter into contracts in excess of RM50,000. Recently Kitkat
placed an order with a leather supplier for RM100,000 to take advantage of a significant
discount being offered for bulk purchase. The leather was delivered last week. As part of the
special offer Kitkat personally received a RM2,000 cheque which he gave to charity.
Three months ago Bagus Bhd was unable to manufacture a large specialist order from one of
its regular customers. To ensure the customer was not let down, Jaykay arranged for the work
to be done by Besta Bhd. Jaykay has also sourced for the company a much needed industrial
leather press from Jentera Bhd for RM30,000 and this was delivered last week. Kim holds a
25% shareholding in both Besta Bhd and Jentera Bhd.
Within the last year Loohart arranged for an agent to source an alternative insurance provider
for the company, and prepare the relevant documentation. As he was so busy, he signed the
insurance forms without reading them. Unfortunately the company has just experienced a
serious fire resulting in the destruction of share valued at RM150,000. The insurance company
has refused to pay the claim as the documentation submitted by the company contained
inaccurate information. Loohart accepts that the insurance claim is invalid and, as a result, the
company has now gone into voluntary liquidation.
Advise Jaykay,Loohart and Kitkat if they are likely to have any personal liabilities once the
liquidator becomes aware of the above facts.
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