Q) | Is my grouping / club considered as a society or what is the definition of a society? |
A) | To give you some perspective, The MAAC, as are all groups / clubs, is considered as a society under the (Malaysian) Societies Act 1966, and would come under the purview of The Registrar of Societies (Malaysia). The Registration of Societies Department is primarily concerned with the registration, control and supervision as well as the maintenance of records pertaining to registered societies and its branches throughout Malaysia so that they do not adversely affect security, peace, public order, good order, welfare or morality in Malaysia.
Under section 2 of the Societies Act 1966, a society is defined as inclusive of any club, company, partnership or association of seven (7) or more persons whatever its nature or object, whether temporary or permanent. EXCLUSIONS are:
Source: http://www.ros.gov.my/editor/files/File/documents/Akta_Pertubuhan.pdf |
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Q) | How do I set up a society? |
A) | The Registrar of Society stipulates that to set up a society, the following is required:
Source: http://www.ros.gov.my/editor/files/File/Borang/Panduan%20Permohonan%20Pendaftaran%20Pertubuhan.pdf |
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Q) | How do I make an application to the Registrar of Societies? |
A) | All applications must be made under section 7(1) of the Act accompanied with the following particulars:
Source: http://www.ros.gov.my/editor/files/File/Borang/Panduan%20Permohonan%20Pendaftaran%20Pertubuhan.pdf |
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Q) | Where do I submit my application to the Registrar of Societies? |
A) | Applications for registration of societies must be submitted at the State Registration of Societies Department in which the proposed society is located. For a list of addresses, please click here http://www.ros.gov.my/index.php?page=contact |