Section 17A MACC (Amendment) Act 2018 of the corporate liability provision coming into operation on 1 June 2020
The Federal Government in Malaysia has gazetted the Section 17A MACC (Amendment) Act 2018 of the corporate liability provision.
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The corporate liability provision under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (the Act) came into force on 1 June 2020. Organisations were given fair warning in the…
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In 2016, responding to the need for a global standard to help organisations prevent and detect bribery and corruption, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management…
ABAC Center of Excellence Sdn Bhd announced today that RM Leopad Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian-based group offering corrosion protection services for the energy industry, has successfully attained ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery…
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ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems
Address bribery and corruption.
The first step of demonstrating your organisation’s commitment to implementing an effective anti-bribery management system is to commit to ISO 37001 training and/or certification.
ISO 19600 Compliance Management System
Comply with confidence.
Gain a competitive advantage and demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to two core principles of any business’s success – company-wide good governance and ethical practices.
ISO 31000 Risk Management Systems
Define and fulfil your risk oversight responsibilities.
Checkmate your business risks – guarantee peace of mind and mitigate your organisation’s risks globally.
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“Systematic corruption continues to be a substantial obstacle in both the public and private sectors today. Corruption is a cultural issue that will only change as future generations are made aware of the detrimental impact of corruption in our society. The most powerful tool an organisation can use to demonstrate ‘adequate procedures’ as an effective bribery defence and deterrent strategy is ISO 37001.”
– Zafar I. Anjum, CEO of CRI Group
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Rolls-Royce Case study: Ethics & Compliance
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ISO 37001 FAQ
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Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023
A document by Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia)
As South Asia Grapples with anti-bribery compliance, ISO 37001 provides solutions
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