Malaysian Institute of Integrity ready to assist companies developing anti-bribery procedures
Sunday, 31 May 2020 09:05 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Malaysian Institute of Integrity is committed to helping companies to formulate sufficient procedures to prevent corrupt practices as the Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 will come into force tomorrow , imposing steep penalties for corporate corruption.
“We at IIM always ready to help commercial and corporate organisations to develop and apply appropriate instruments and methods towards a culture of good governance, integrity and anti-corruption,” he said in a statement today. Hamilye Sham also said that the role and responsibilities of the integrity governance unit placed under the board of directors need to be more aggressive and proactive in developing and formulating anti-bribery procedures for their respective agencies.
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