The program is designed to give participants a solid understanding in bribery and corrupt detection in Malaysia. Participants will also be exposed and guided on the requirements of the Competition Laws in and its application in Malaysia and the related trade countries.

Participants will be fully equipped to fulfill their role and uphold ethics and code of conduct in their respective organization with the appropriate legal compliance, standards, framework and practices, from a risk management perspective. Prevention is better than cure.

 

The aim of the Anti-Bribery compliance refers to the regulations and procedures implemented by organisations to prevent, detect, and address bribery and corruption. It ensures adherence to legal standards, promotes ethical business practices, and mitigates the risks associated with corrupt activities.

 

From this course, participants will have knowledge of

• Understand and comprehend the basics about Ethical conduct and its related principles,
• Ability to identify existing / potential ethical conduct within the organization or emanating from external sources, which may have an impact on Business Continuity activities
• Legal Impact(s) due to ineffective management of unethical business conduct.
• Define malpractices & Spotting the Red Flags
• Gain A Sound Legal Understanding
• Develop An Effective Bribery & Corruption Prevention Plan
• Understand about Pre-Employment Screening & Whistle-Blowing
• Understand Malpractices Detection & Profile Auditing

 

METHODOLOGY

Combining experiential, instructional, and discovery learning with current coaching technology promotes profound transformations in attitudes and behaviour that enable sustainable change in your business. 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All HR & Employment Managers, Heads of Department, Board Members, Company Senior Management, Legal Officers, Branch Managers, Administrations Managers / Officers, HR Consultants, NGO, Accountant, Auditor and owners and directors of companies.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

9.00am

MODULE 1: Anti-Bribery Compliance Model

• Meaning and Purposes of an Anti-Bribery Compliance Model
• Definition and impact of bribery and corruption
• Overview of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)
• Key provisions of the MACC Act 2009
• Section 17A (Corporate Liability) – Legal responsibilities of organizations and directors
• Penalties for non-compliance and case studies
• Drafting the ABC Model: Coordinated Self-Regulation
• Implementing the ABC Model

 

10.30am Morning break

 

10.45am

MODULE 2 : Private Sector Role in the Fight Against Corruption

• Internal Anti-Bribery Compliance Programmes
• Requirements for Anti-Bribery Compliance Models
  • Red Flags
  • Internal Anti-Bribery Unit

• Growing Importance of Best Practice and International Comparison
• Collective Action
• Cooperation with the Authorities

 

11.45am

MODULE 3 : Public-Private Partnerships and Agency Problems: Use of Incentives in Strategies to Combat Corruption

• Public-Private Partnerships and the Delegation of Corruption Prevention Tasks
• Instrumental Motivations and Relational Incentives
• Efficacy of Compliance Programmes in Crime Prevention and the Reasons Why Organisations Choose Cooperation
• Source, Form, and Purpose of the Incentives
• Incentives to the Entity
  • Compliance Incentives and the Entity's Residual Liability Risk
  • Self-Reporting Incentives: The Individual and the Organisation
  • Disincentives to Compliance and Reporting: Problem of International Jeopardy Double

 

12.45pm Lunch break

 

1.45pm 

MODULE 4: Internal Investigations, Whistleblowing, and Cooperation

• Criminal Process as a Struggle for Information
• Whistle-Blowing Channels and Internal Amnesty Programmes
• Ombudsman and Self-Auditing Privileges
• Internal Investigations and the Criminal Process
• Internal Investigation and the Corporation's Right of Defence
• Internal Investigations and the Employees' Right to Defence

 

2.45pm

MODULE 5: Conducting an ABC Audit – Step-by-Step Approach

• Pre-audit preparation: Understanding corporate context and risk assessment
• Audit execution: Document review, employee interviews, process observation
• Identifying bribery risks: Red flags in financial transactions, third-party dealings, procurement, and facilitation payments
• Audit reporting: Writing findings, risk ratings, and corrective action plans
• Post-audit follow-up: Monitoring compliance and continuous improvement

 

3.45pm Afternoon break

 

4.00pm

MODULE 6: Social Responsibility

• Morality & Ethics
• 4 Dimensions & Pyramid of Social Responsibility
• Corporate Citizenship
• Owners and Stakeholders
• Methodology
• Reporting
• Escalation Path

 

MODULE 7: Case Studies and Practical Exercises

• Real-world bribery and corruption cases in Malaysia
• Lessons from MACC investigations and enforcement actions
• Simulated ABC audit exercises (mock audits, compliance reviews)

 

MODULE 8: Role play

 

5.00pm End of Training