Corporate Liability Provision under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009

This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 1 June 2020 by Ms Cassandra Nicole Thomazios and Mr Tommy Wong and moderated by Ms Felicia Tang. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks.

OVERVIEW:
Are you aware of the new Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 coming into force on 1.6.2020? Does your company have adequate procedures and an anti-corruption policy in place to combat internal and external corruption risks and activities? Join us for this online talk, in which our speakers will explain the extent of corporate liability under the MACC Act 2009 and what companies need to do to avoid penalties.

TALK POINTS:
Introduction of the new Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009
Corporate Liability under the Companies Act 2016
What are Adequate Procedures
Guidelines issued and defence to corporate liability

SPEAKERS: Cassandra Nicole Thomazios (Senior Associate) & Tommy Wong (Associate)
MODERATOR: Felicia Tang (Associate)