It is in the public interest that societies are properly established and managed — Hafiz Hassan
SEPTEMBER 24 — The Registrar of Societies has wide powers to cancel and suspend a society registered under the Soc...
On September 24, the Registrar of Societies in Malaysia has extensive powers to cancel and suspend societies registered under the Societies Act 1996 (Act 832). The Registrar can cancel a society's registration if it has wilfully contravened any provisions of the Act or regulations made under it, or if it has failed to comply with a notice served by the Registrar under Section 16(1).
The latter provision states that if the Registrar believes a dispute has occurred among the members or office-bearers of a registered society, leading to doubts about the identity of the proper office-bearers, the Registrar may serve a notice requiring the society to produce evidence of the dispute's settlement and the appointment of lawful office-bearers within a month.
The Registrar may also suspend or restrain the activities of a registered society to protect public interest or prevent further infringements of the law. The Registrar has the power to make orders requiring registered societies to amend their rules or constitution to conform with the provisions of the Act or regulations, remove ambiguities, or address any other matter deemed necessary or expedient.
Non-compliance with these orders is an offence. The Registrar's powers are aimed at ensuring societies are properly established and managed, benefiting both the societies and their members, as well as serving the public interest, including the regulation of political parties.
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