COMPANIES ACT 2016

“Official Receiver” means the Director General of Insolvency, Deputy Director General of Insolvency, Directors of Insolvency,
Deputy Directors of Insolvency, Senior Assistant Directors of Insolvency, Assistant Directors of Insolvency, Insolvency officers and any other officer appointed under the Bankruptcy Act 1967 [Act 360]; 

Under the Companies Act 2016, the Official Receiver refers to designated officers of the Malaysia Department of Insolvency (MDI) who are appointed under the Bankruptcy Act 1967 [Act 360] (now known as the Insolvency Act 1967 following its amendment).
Rather than referring to a single individual, the term Official Receiver encompasses a range of officers within the Department of Insolvency who are authorised by law to perform insolvency-related functions. These officers may be entrusted with statutory responsibilities in relation to corporate winding up, liquidation, the administration of insolvent estates, and other matters prescribed by law.
Where the Companies Act 2016 confers powers or duties on the Official Receiver, those powers may be exercised by the appropriate insolvency officer falling within this statutory definition. Purpose of the Definition
The definition of Official Receiver serves several important purposes:

• Identifies the government officers authorised to perform insolvency-related functions under the Companies Act 2016.
• Ensures continuity in the administration of insolvency matters without limiting the role to a single office holder.
• Enables insolvency functions to be carried out by authorised officers at various levels within the Malaysia Department of Insolvency.
• Supports the orderly administration of corporate winding-up and insolvency proceedings.
• Promotes consistency, accountability, and efficiency in the enforcement of Malaysia's corporate insolvency laws.

Persons Included as the Official Receiver
The Companies Act 2016 expressly includes the following officers:
(a) Director General of Insolvency
The Director General of Insolvency is the head of the Malaysia Department of Insolvency and has overall responsibility for administering insolvency matters entrusted under the law. (b) Deputy Director General of Insolvency
The Deputy Director General assists the Director General and may exercise powers delegated or conferred by law. (c) Directors of Insolvency
Directors of Insolvency supervise insolvency administration and perform statutory functions assigned under the Companies Act 2016 and other applicable legislation. (d) Deputy Directors of Insolvency
Deputy Directors assist in managing insolvency cases and exercising statutory powers delegated to them. (e) Senior Assistant Directors of Insolvency
Senior Assistant Directors perform supervisory and operational duties in relation to insolvency administration. (f) Assistant Directors of Insolvency
Assistant Directors carry out investigations, case administration, statutory filings, and other responsibilities assigned under insolvency legislation. (g) Insolvency Officers
Insolvency Officers assist in the administration of insolvency matters, including the management of records, investigations, and enforcement activities. (h) Other Officers Appointed under the Bankruptcy Act 1967
The definition also includes any other officer appointed under the Bankruptcy Act 1967 [Act 360] (now the Insolvency Act 1967), ensuring that newly created or designated positions automatically fall within the statutory definition where appropriate. Functions of the Official Receiver
Depending on the applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2016 and other insolvency legislation, the Official Receiver may:

• administer certain winding-up proceedings;
• act as liquidator where permitted by law;
• supervise the conduct of liquidators;
• receive and safeguard company assets where authorised;
• investigate the affairs of insolvent companies;
• examine directors, officers, contributories, and other relevant persons;
• report suspected offences or misconduct;
• assist the Court in insolvency proceedings;
• ensure compliance with statutory insolvency procedures; and
• perform any other duties assigned under the Companies Act 2016 or other written laws.

The precise powers exercised depend on the statutory provision under which the Official Receiver is acting.
Practical Examples
Example 1 – Court Winding Up
The High Court orders the winding up of ABC Berhad.
An authorised officer from the Malaysia Department of Insolvency acts in the capacity of the Official Receiver in accordance with the Companies Act 2016. Example 2 – Investigation of Company Affairs
During the liquidation of XYZ Sdn. Bhd., the Official Receiver investigates whether the directors committed any breaches of the Companies Act 2016.
Where evidence of misconduct is found, the matter may be reported for further legal action. Example 3 – Assistance to the Court
The Court requires information regarding the financial affairs of an insolvent company.
The Official Receiver prepares reports and assists the Court in the administration of the winding-up proceedings. Example 4 – Statutory Administration
An Assistant Director of Insolvency performs statutory duties assigned under the Companies Act 2016 in relation to an ongoing corporate insolvency case.
As an officer falling within the statutory definition, the Assistant Director is acting as the Official Receiver for those purposes. Compliance Requirements
Companies, directors, liquidators, and other relevant persons should ensure that they:

• cooperate fully with the Official Receiver where required by law;
• provide accurate books, records, and information during insolvency proceedings;
• comply with lawful notices, directions, and requests issued under statutory authority;
• avoid obstructing investigations or concealing company assets; and
• fulfil all obligations imposed under the Companies Act 2016 and other applicable insolvency legislation.

Failure to comply may result in civil or criminal consequences under the applicable laws. Importance
The definition of Official Receiver is fundamental to the administration of corporate insolvency under the Companies Act 2016. By defining the Official Receiver to include a range of authorised officers within the Malaysia Department of Insolvency, the Act ensures that insolvency functions can be carried out efficiently and continuously, regardless of changes in personnel or organisational structure. The Official Receiver plays a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of insolvency proceedings, assisting the Court, supervising compliance with statutory requirements, investigating potential misconduct, and protecting the interests of creditors, contributories, employees, and the public. The broad statutory definition also provides administrative flexibility by enabling appropriately authorised insolvency officers to perform the functions assigned under Malaysia's corporate insolvency framework.
 

《2016 年公司法》

“官方接管人”（Official Receiver） 是指：

• 破产事务总监（Director General of Insolvency）；
• 副破产事务总监（Deputy Director General of Insolvency）；
• 破产事务主任（Directors of Insolvency）；
• 副破产事务主任（Deputy Directors of Insolvency）；
• 高级助理破产事务主任（Senior Assistant Directors of Insolvency）；
• 助理破产事务主任（Assistant Directors of Insolvency）；
• 破产事务官员（Insolvency Officers）；以及
• 根据《1967 年破产法令》（Bankruptcy Act 1967 [Act 360]）委任的任何其他官员。

注：《1967 年破产法令》（Bankruptcy Act 1967）已于修订后易名为《1967 年破产与资不抵债法令》（Insolvency Act 1967），惟《2016 年公司法》仍沿用原法令名称作为定义依据。

实务说明（Practical Explanation）

根据《2016 年公司法》，官方接管人（Official Receiver） 并非指单一职位或个人，而是统称**马来西亚破产局（Malaysia Department of Insolvency，MDI）**内，根据《1967 年破产法令》（现称《1967 年破产与资不抵债法令》）依法获委任，并有权执行破产及企业资不抵债事务的一系列官员。

这些官员可依法履行与公司资不抵债及清盘有关的法定职责，包括：

• 公司清盘（Corporate Winding Up）；
• 公司清算（Liquidation）；
• 管理资不抵债公司的财产；
• 调查公司事务；以及
• 法律规定的其他破产管理工作。

因此，当《2016 年公司法》赋予官方接管人权力或职责时，并不局限于某一位官员，而是由属于本定义范围内并获授权的破产事务官员依法行使有关职权。

官方接管人定义的目的（Purpose of the Definition）

《2016 年公司法》设立官方接管人定义，主要具有以下目的：

• 明确负责执行企业资不抵债事务的政府官员；
• 确保破产及清盘事务不会因个别人员调动而中断；
• 让马来西亚破产局不同层级的获授权官员均可依法履行法定职责；
• 确保企业清盘及资不抵债程序得以持续及有序进行；以及
• 提升马来西亚企业资不抵债制度的效率、透明度及问责性。

哪些人士属于官方接管人？（Persons Included as the Official Receiver）

《2016 年公司法》明确包括以下人员：

（一）破产事务总监（Director General of Insolvency）

破产事务总监为**马来西亚破产局（Malaysia Department of Insolvency）**的最高行政主管。

主要职责包括：

• 领导全国破产及资不抵债事务；
• 监督企业及个人破产管理工作；
• 履行法律赋予的各项法定职责。

（二）副破产事务总监（Deputy Director General of Insolvency）

副破产事务总监负责协助破产事务总监，并依法行使获授权或委派的权力。

（三）破产事务主任（Directors of Insolvency）

破产事务主任负责监督资不抵债事务，并执行《2016 年公司法》及其他相关法律赋予的法定职责。

（四）副破产事务主任（Deputy Directors of Insolvency）

副破产事务主任负责协助管理各类破产及企业清盘案件，并依法行使获授权的法定权力。

（五）高级助理破产事务主任（Senior Assistant Directors of Insolvency）

高级助理破产事务主任负责资不抵债事务的监督及日常行政管理工作。

（六）助理破产事务主任（Assistant Directors of Insolvency）

助理破产事务主任主要负责：

• 调查案件；
• 管理企业资不抵债程序；
• 办理法定备案；以及
• 履行破产法例赋予的其他职责。

（七）破产事务官员（Insolvency Officers）

破产事务官员负责协助办理：

• 案件管理；
• 保存记录；
• 调查工作；以及
• 执法行动等资不抵债事务。

（八）根据《1967 年破产法令》委任的其他官员（Other Officers Appointed under the Bankruptcy Act 1967）

凡依据《1967 年破产法令》（现称《1967 年破产与资不抵债法令》）依法委任的其他官员，亦属于官方接管人的定义范围。

此安排确保未来新增或调整的职位，无须修订《2016 年公司法》，即可自动适用有关定义。

官方接管人的职能（Functions of the Official Receiver）

根据《2016 年公司法》及其他有关资不抵债法律，官方接管人可依法执行以下职能：

• 管理部分法院清盘程序；
• 在法律允许情况下担任清盘人（Liquidator）；
• 监督清盘人的履职情况；
• 于法律授权下接管及保管公司资产；
• 调查资不抵债公司的业务及财务状况；
• 讯问董事、高级人员、分担人（Contributories）及其他相关人士；
• 举报涉嫌违法或失当行为；
• 协助法院处理资不抵债案件；
• 确保清盘程序符合《2016 年公司法》规定；以及
• 履行《2016 年公司法》及其他成文法赋予的法定职责。

官方接管人的具体权力，将视其依据哪一项法律条文履职而定。

实务示例（Practical Examples）

例子一：法院清盘（Court Winding Up）

高等法院下令将 ABC Berhad 清盘。

马来西亚破产局的一名获授权官员依法以官方接管人身份处理有关清盘事务。

例子二：调查公司事务（Investigation of Company Affairs）

于 XYZ Sdn. Bhd. 清盘期间，官方接管人调查董事是否违反《2016 年公司法》。

若发现存在违法或失当行为，官方接管人可依法向有关执法机关报告，并采取进一步法律行动。

例子三：协助法院（Assistance to the Court）

法院要求取得一家资不抵债公司的财务资料。

官方接管人负责编制调查报告，并协助法院处理有关清盘程序。

例子四：履行法定职责（Statutory Administration）

一名助理破产事务主任根据《2016 年公司法》负责处理某宗企业资不抵债案件。

由于其属于法定定义内的官员，因此于执行有关职责时，即属于官方接管人。

合规要求（Compliance Requirements）

公司、董事、清盘人及其他相关人士应确保：

• 于法律规定下充分配合官方接管人的工作；
• 于资不抵债程序中提供真实、完整的账簿、记录及资料；
• 遵守官方接管人依法发出的通知、指示及要求；
• 不得隐瞒公司资产或妨碍调查工作；以及
• 履行《2016 年公司法》及其他相关资不抵债法律规定的法定义务。

违反有关规定，可能须承担民事或刑事法律责任。

 

“官方接管人（Official Receiver）” 是《2016 年公司法》企业资不抵债制度中的重要法定角色，也是确保公司清盘及资不抵债程序依法进行的重要公共机构代表。

《2016 年公司法》采用广义定义，将马来西亚破产局不同层级的获授权官员均纳入官方接管人范围，使企业资不抵债事务不会因人员更替或组织架构调整而受到影响，确保整个制度能够持续、稳定及高效运作。

这一制度的重要意义包括：

• 确保企业清盘及资不抵债程序依法、公正及有序进行；
• 协助法院处理公司清盘及资不抵债案件；
• 调查董事及高级人员是否涉及违法、欺诈或失当行为；
• 监督清盘程序及确保遵守法定规定；
• 保障债权人、分担人（Contributories）、雇员及公众的合法权益；以及
• 强化马来西亚企业资不抵债制度的透明度、公信力及行政效率，为企业重组、清盘及债权保障提供完善的法律基础。