On 1 June 2020 Malaysia underwent a major change in the business environment for which many companies operating are unlikely to be adequately prepared, or possibly not even aware of the implications. On that day, Section 17A of the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Act came into force bringing with it far reaching consequences for all registered companies operating in Malaysia, large or small. Should any person associated with the organisation corruptly offer or give a bribe in connection with its business activities, the legislation now places stringent responsibilities on those in control of the company in that they, not just the company, will be held personally and criminally liable, and face severe penalties.
Key Risk Consulting Asia, as a leading provider of comprehensive anti-bribery management solutions and implementation of MS IS0 37001:2016 ABMS Standard, is uniquely positioned to help companies operating in Malaysia to meet the requirements of this legislation with widely experienced specialists, who bring together decades of investigative experience in corruption and fraud around Asia, and ISO 37001:2016 ABMS Lead Auditors and Lead Implementers, to assist those companies achieve a comprehensive and robust anti-bribery management system.