Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance for Managers
Understand the responsibilities of managers in preventing, identifying and responding to bribery and corruption risks.
This practical one-day programme introduces the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, including the corporate-liability provisions under Section 17A. Participants will examine common corruption risks, managers’ oversight responsibilities and the practical controls organisations can establish to strengthen integrity and compliance.
Through workplace scenarios, risk-assessment activities and guided discussions, participants will learn how to recognise warning signs, manage third-party risks, support internal reporting and apply the T.R.U.S.T. principles for adequate procedures.
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Who This Course Is For
This programme is suitable for:
- Department managers and heads of department
- Operations managers and supervisors
- Human Resources Managers and HR Business Partners
- Compliance, risk and governance professionals
- Procurement and supply-chain managers
- Finance managers and personnel with payment-approval responsibilities
- Internal audit personnel
- Sales and business-development managers
- Project managers responsible for external parties
- Senior executives involved in governance or regulatory compliance
- Managers who engage agents, consultants, contractors or other service providers
What to Expect In This Course
Skills You Will Learn
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Explain key anti-bribery provisions under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
- Describe the purpose and scope of Section 17A
- Recognise who may be considered an associated person
- Understand managers’ oversight and due-diligence responsibilities
- Identify bribery and corruption risks within departmental activities
- Recognise red flags involving gifts, hospitality, procurement and third parties
- Apply a structured corruption-risk assessment
- Understand the T.R.U.S.T. principles for adequate procedures
- Respond appropriately when a concern or allegation is reported
- Maintain appropriate records and escalation trails
- Support the implementation and monitoring of anti-bribery controls
- Develop a practical departmental compliance action plan
Programme Module
Lesson 1: MACC Act 2019 & Legal Framework
Key offences, definitions of bribery, corporate liability, Section 17A, and legal implications.
• MACC Act 2019 overview
• Bribery definitions
• Corporate liability
• Section 17A provisions
• Legal penalties
Lesson 2: Management Responsibility & Section 17A Liability
Management duties, personal liability, organizational responsibility, and preventive measures.
• Management roles and duties
• Personal liability
• Corporate exposure
• Due diligence requirements
• Prevention strategies
Lesson 3: Corruption Risk Assessment & Identification
Risk assessment techniques, vulnerable areas, operational corruption risks, and mitigation.
• Risk assessment methods
• Identify vulnerable areas
• Procurement risks
• Financial transaction risks
• Third-party engagement risks
Lesson 4: Whistleblowing & Internal Reporting Systems
Whistleblower procedures, confidential reporting, protection mechanisms, and investigation protocols.
• Whistleblower policies
• Reporting channels
• Confidentiality protection
• Investigation procedures
• Incident documentation
Lesson 5: Monitoring, Controls & ISO 37001 Compliance
Anti-bribery management systems, monitoring controls, ISO 37001 standards, and disciplinary measures.
• Monitoring mechanisms
• Internal controls
• ISO 37001 framework
• Compliance audits
• Corrective actions
Funding
Self-Sponsor
HRDC Claimable
What our learners are saying
Ahmad Bahri
Iol and Gas Industries
The training was well-structured, practical, and easy to follow. I gained useful knowledge I could apply immediately, and the trainer explained each topic clearly with patience and confidence.
James
Manufacturing & Industrial Industries
The course was informative, interactive, and well organized. I especially liked how the trainer encouraged participation and answered questions thoroughly, making the entire learning process smooth and valuable.
