Anti-Corruption, Governance & Legal Compliance
Protect your organisation from corporate liability. A practical, in-house program on MACC Section 17A "adequate procedures", ISO 37001 anti-bribery and whistleblowing systems — delivered by an HRD Corp accredited governance & anti-corruption specialist.
Why It Matters
Under Section 17A of the MACC Act, a company can be held criminally liable for corruption committed by its employees or associates — unless it can prove it had "adequate procedures" in place.
This program helps you build and evidence those procedures — and the wider governance and compliance systems around them.
Governance & anti-corruption is now a board-level risk
Since MACC Section 17A came into force, corporate liability for corruption is real and personal — directors and management can be exposed for the actions of employees and third parties. Regulators, customers and business partners increasingly expect evidence of anti-bribery, whistleblowing and compliance systems.
This HRD Corp claimable, in-house program equips your people to understand the law and put working systems in place — from Section 17A adequate procedures and ISO 37001 anti-bribery to whistleblowing (ISO 37002), AML and PDPA. Modules are customised to your organisation and sector.
Governance & legal topics — pick or combine
Delivered as a focused program or a customised combination for your organisation.
MACC Section 17A
Corporate liability & the "adequate procedures" defence.
ISO 37001 — ABMS
Establishing & auditing an Anti-Bribery Management System.
ISO 37002 — Whistleblowing
Building a whistleblower protection & management system.
Anti-Money Laundering
AML obligations and practical compliance.
PDPA & DPO
Personal Data Protection Act duties and the DPO role.
Sexual Harassment Law
Legal obligations and workplace prevention.
Led by K. Sudhagaran Stanley
K. Sudhagaran Stanley
Governance & Anti-Corruption Consultant
- • LLB (Hons), Northumbria University (UK)
- • Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP)
- • HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
A veteran advocate in the fight against corruption, Stanley is a former Deputy CEO of the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center). His anti-corruption and good-governance work spans the Malaysian Bar, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy — and training platforms across the US, UK, Europe and Asia.
He served on the Whistleblower Protection Act reform task force and regularly shapes policy with the Malaysian government, MACC and the corporate sector. A passionate storyteller, he turns complex compliance topics into gripping, real-world sessions — having trained organisations from Intel, BMW and Proton to Maybank, EPF, KWAP and MRT Corp.
Booked exclusively through Megabyte Consultancy. Contact us for scheduling and quotes.
For everyone accountable for compliance
From the board to the front line — anyone who can create or reduce corruption and compliance risk.
Fund it with your HRDC levy
This in-house program (course code C002-COR-M100) is delivered by a TTT-certified trainer and is claimable under the HRD Corp Claimable Courses scheme. Pricing is tailored to scope and headcount — request a quote and we'll prepare your proposal and grant-ready documentation.
Read our HRD Corp claim guideFrequently asked questions
Is this training HRD Corp claimable?+
Yes. This in-house program (course code C002-COR-M100) is delivered by a TTT-certified trainer and is HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers. Apply on eTRiS at least one day before training begins.
How is it priced?+
It is quote-based and customised to your scope and headcount. Request a quote and we will prepare your proposal and grant-ready documentation.
Does MACC Section 17A apply to SMEs?+
Yes. Section 17A applies to commercial organisations broadly, not only large or listed companies. SMEs are equally expected to have "adequate procedures".
Who should attend?+
Directors and senior management, compliance and integrity officers, legal and company secretaries, internal audit and risk, HR, procurement and finance.
Strengthen your compliance posture
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