Anti-Corruption Awareness Training

A comprehensive one-day programme designed to equip employees and management with practical knowledge of corruption, bribery, and corporate liability under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. The programme goes beyond awareness by walking participants through real-world scenarios, workplace risk identification, and the practical steps required to establish adequate procedures under Section 17A.

Programme Agenda

Understanding Corruption, Bribery and Gratification
Overview of corruption, bribery, and forms of gratification under Section 3 of the MACC Act 2009. Malaysia's current corruption landscape and why this training matters for every employee and organisation.

Common Types of Business Corruption in the Workplace
Recognising facilitation payments, conflict of interest, gifts and entertainment, kickbacks, and disguised charitable contributions. Understanding how corruption enters organisations through everyday business activity.

MACC Act 2009 and Section 17A Corporate Liability
Key offences and penalties under the MACC Act. What corporate liability means for your organisation, directors, and associated persons. Why Section 17A is a significant risk for Malaysian companies operating at any scale.

Adequate Procedures and the T.R.U.S.T Framework
The five principles every organisation must implement — Top-level commitment, Risk assessment, Undertaking controls, Systematic review, and Training and communication — to establish a defensible compliance programme.

Practical Workshop: Risk Identification and Control Measures
Group activity using a bribery risk register and gifts register template tailored to participants' industry and role. Participants identify specific risks in their own business context and map appropriate controls.

Whistleblowing, Reporting and Responding to Corrupt Requests
Understanding internal reporting channels, protections under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010, and the correct steps to take when faced with a corrupt request in the workplace.

Building an Integrity Culture and Action Planning
Embedding integrity into daily operations. Participants complete a 30-day individual action plan for their role, followed by a Q&A session.

Who Should Attend:
All employees including administrative staff, HR personnel, finance teams, procurement, operations, and sales. Management including directors, senior managers, and partners who carry responsibility for business conduct and compliance.

Key Outcomes:
Identify forms of corruption and bribery relevant to their role and industry
Understand legal obligations and personal liability under the MACC Act 2009 including Section 17A
Recognise how corporate liability applies to their organisation, directors, and associated persons
Apply the T.R.U.S.T principles and contribute to an adequate procedures framework
Use a basic bribery risk register and gifts register in their workplace
Know how and when to report suspected corruption and how whistleblower protections apply
Take immediate and documented steps toward building an integrity-driven workplace culture

Fee: RM 1,750 per participant
Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)
Training Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Training Mode: Physical, Online, or Hybrid
HRD Corp SBL-KHAS Claimable
Certificate of Completion included

Frequently Asked Questions

RM 1,750 per participant. The fee includes training materials, bribery risk register template, gifts register template, and a Certificate of Completion.

No. The programme is designed for all staff levels with no prior legal or compliance background required.

This programme covers the T.R.U.S.T framework and provides a foundation for demonstrating adequate procedures. For full compliance, organisations should complement this training with a documented anti-bribery policy and risk management controls.

Yes. This programme is HRD Corp SBL-KHAS claimable.

Yes. In-house sessions are tailored to your industry's specific corruption risks, using relevant case studies and sector-specific examples in the risk register workshop.

Yes, a Certificate of Completion is awarded upon full attendance.

Yes. Training is available as an online session, in-house at your premises, or in a hybrid format.