Using 196 Malaysian public listed firms, the study investigates the inter-relationship between executive compensation, earnings management and over investment. Although there is no evidence that executive directors enhance their compensation packages through earnings management, there is a...

The study investigates the issues of financial constraints in Malaysia. Using a sample of 196 Malaysian public listed firms, the findings show that generally there is no issue of financial constraints in Malaysia. However, the presence of large shareholder reduces the use of external financing...

This study examines the relationship between institutional investors and director remuneration in Malaysia against an important institutional backdrop of political connections. Our panel analysis of 434 firms from 1999 to 2003 finds a negative relationship between institutional ownership and...

This study examines the relationship between institutional investors and director remuneration in Malaysia against an important institutional backdrop of political connection. Our panel analysis of 434 firms from 1999 to 2003 finds a negative relationship between institutional ownership and...