The Registrar of Society stipulates that to set up a society, the following is required:

  • An inaugural meeting needs to be held on the formation of a society which is attended by not less than 7 persons and their names recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
  • The formative meeting must pass the following resolutions:
    • agree on the formation of the society.
    • approve the name of the society.
    • approve the place of business (address) to be registered.
    • appoint Members of the Protem Committee for handling the registration of the society.
    • approve the constitution and rules of the society to be registered.
    • record the proceedings of the inaugural meeting (minutes of the meeting) of the society as well as the resolutions as enunciated above.

Source: http://www.ros.gov.my/editor/files/File/Borang/Panduan%20Permohonan%20Pendaftaran%20Pertubuhan.pdf