Crowe Malaysia
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Section 17A MACC Act Services

Defending Against Corporate Liability for Corruption

Section 17A MACC Act Compliance Solutions


The introduction of Section 17A of the MACC Act 2018 has fundamentally changed corporate accountability in Malaysia. For the first time, companies and their leadership can be held criminally liable for acts of bribery committed by employees or associates – unless they can demonstrate implementation of "adequate procedures" to prevent corruption.

At Crowe Malaysia, we help organisations:

  • Assess current compliance gaps against Section 17A requirements
  • Develop robust anti-bribery controls aligned with the T.R.U.S.T Ministerial Guidelines
  • Protect directors and senior management from personal liability
  • Implement monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance

Our services include


  • Compliance Assessment: Identify gaps in current anti-bribery controls against legal requirements.
  • Procedures Implementation: Develop and implement compliant anti-bribery policies and monitoring systems.
  • T.R.U.S.T Alignment: Implement all framework components from risk assessment to training.
  • Compliance Training: Deliver awareness programs for leadership and staff.
  • Ongoing Support: Provide continuous monitoring and policy updates.
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