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ABAC, AML & Human Rights for Business — with Section 17A & T.R.U.S.T. Aligned Compliance Awareness

Understand ABAC, AML and Human Rights compliance with our 1-day training course at CAD Training Centre, Malaysia. Learn MACC Act Section 17A, T.R.U.S.T. framework, bribery risks, suspicious transactions, and preventive controls to promote ethical conduct. Physical, online, and in-house classes available.

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  • Duration 1 Days
  • Level Basic
  • Format Face-to-face

About this course

The Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption (ABAC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Human Rights Training Course at CAD Training Centre is a comprehensive, HRD Corp claimable program designed for employees, managers, supervisors, and business leaders across Malaysia. Spanning critical compliance areas like the MACC Act Section 17A and the T.R.U.S.T. framework, this practical workshop translates complex legal requirements into actionable workplace strategies—covering red flag detection, preventive controls, and ethical risk management. Training is available physically in Puchong, Selangor—with laptops provided—or via live online sessions, complete with a certificate of completion and free repeat classes.

Not sure how Anti Bribery Anti Corruption, Anti Money Laundering, and Human Rights compliance actually apply to your daily work? Worried about bribery risks, suspicious transactions, vendor issues, ESG expectations, or corporate liability under Section 17A?

This Anti Bribery Anti Corruption, Anti Money Laundering & Human Rights Training is designed to help employees, managers, and business teams understand how compliance failures happen — and more importantly, how to prevent them. The course translates complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical workplace actions, helping participants identify red flags, make ethical decisions, strengthen internal controls, and protect the organisation from bribery, corruption, money laundering, and human rights risks. Companies often search for these courses by searching for ABAC course, ABAC training, AML course or AML training.

Whether you are joining the 1-Day Essentials Programme or the 2-Day Advanced Prevention, Detection & Response Programme, this training equips participants with practical tools to build a stronger culture of integrity, accountability, and responsible business conduct aligned with ABAC, AML, ESG, Human Rights, Section 17A, and T.R.U.S.T. principles.

Related Articles on Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering & Human Rights

  1. https://www.sprm.gov.my/admin/files/sprm/assets/pdf/penguatkuasaan/act-694-bi.pdf

  2. https://www.globallegalinsights.com/practice-areas/bribery-and-corruption-laws-and-regulations/malaysia/

  3. https://www.sprm.gov.my/index.php?page_id=103&contentid=669&cat=CN&language=en

  4. https://amlcft.bnm.gov.my/

  5. https://www.sprm.gov.my/admin/files/sprm/assets/pdf/penguatkuasaan/amlatfpuaa-2001-akta-613-bi.pdf

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Human Rights responsibilities in business operations.
  • Explain the relevance of Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 and corporate liability risks associated with bribery and corruption
  • Understand the Malaysian T.R.U.S.T. framework and translate its principles into practical workplace actions.
  • Identify bribery and corruption red flags involving gifts, hospitality, sponsorships, procurement, vendor onboarding and contract approvals.
  • Recognise the three stages of money laundering and identify suspicious patterns in business transactions.
  • Identify workplace and supply chain human rights risks, including forced labour, discrimination, harassment and supplier exploitation.
  • Apply preventive controls such as segregation of duties, approval thresholds, audit trails and third-party due diligence
  • Demonstrate ethical decision-making and commit to responsible business conduct through an Integrity Pledge.

Who is it for

  • General employees who need to understand ABAC, AML and Human Rights responsibilities in their daily work.
  • New hires who require an introduction to corporate ethics, compliance policies and responsible business practices.
  • Sales and marketing personnel involved in customer relationships, gifts, hospitality and business transactions.
  • Procurement personnel responsible for supplier selection, vendor onboarding and purchasing decisions.
  • Operations teams involved in contract administration, approval procedures and internal business processes.
  • Supervisors and team leaders who need to reinforce ethical behaviour and compliance awareness within their departments

Course outline

Module 1

Governance, Ethics & ESG Linkage
  • Understanding how compliance failures can affect organisations through real business cases
  • Exploring the relationship between ABAC, AML and the Governance (G) component of ESG
  • Understanding how Human Rights relate to the Social (S) component of ESG and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Introduction to MACC Act Section 17A and corporate liability
  • Understanding Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) fundamentals
  • Introduction to the T.R.U.S.T. Principles and their application in daily business activities
  • Practical activity: "Approve or Reject?" ethical decision challenge
Module 2

ABAC Risks in Daily Operations
  • Understanding what constitutes bribery beyond direct cash payments, Identifying bribery risks involving gifts and hospitality
  • Understanding risks associated with sponsorships and facilitation payments
  • Recognising high-risk areas involving procurement, vendor onboarding and contract approvals
  • Understanding Top Level Commitment (T) and the importance of leadership behaviour
  • Applying Risk Assessment (R) to identify bribery exposure points
  • Practical activity: Red Flag Mapping using a procurement scenario
Module 3

AML Awareness for Non-Bankers
  • Understanding the three stages of money laundering: placement, layering and integration
  • Recognising how businesses may unknowingly become involved in money laundering activities
  • Understanding the relationship between corruption and money laundering
  • Applying Risk Assessment (R) to identify suspicious transaction patterns
  • Practical activity: "Follow the Money" mini simulation
Module 4

Human Rights as Business Risk (ESG/DEI Lens)
  • Understanding human rights as an operational and ESG-related business risk
  • Identifying human rights exposure within workplaces and supply chains
  • Understanding reputational risks and investor expectations
  • Recognising forced labour and modern slavery risks
  • Identifying workplace discrimination, harassment and toxic work cultures
  • Understanding supplier exploitation, privacy and dignity concerns
  • Linking human rights responsibilities to ESG reporting, DEI practices and employer branding
  • Understanding Top Level Commitment (T) and Undertake Control Measures (U) in promoting ethical conduct
  • Practical activity: "Profitable but Unethical – Continue or Stop?"
Module 5

Preventive Controls & Safeguards
  • Understanding the differences between a Code of Conduct, organisational policy and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • Applying segregation of duties as an internal control
  • Understanding approval thresholds and authorisation procedures
  • Maintaining audit trails for accountability and transparency
  • Conducting third-party due diligence, Applying Undertake Control Measures (U) under the T.R.U.S.T. framework
  • Practical activity: Designing preventive controls for individual departments
Module 6

Additional Activity: Integrity Pledge Commitment
  • Participating in a structured Integrity Pledge signing session
  • Formally committing to ethical business conduct and compliance standards
  • Acknowledging responsibilities relating to ABAC, AML and Human Rights
  • Reinforcing the organisation's Code of Conduct and T.R.U.S.T. Principles.

Course format

Choose the delivery mode that fits your team and timeline.

  • 01

    Classroom

    Instructor-led sessions in our Bandar Puteri labs with guided exercises, live demos, and peer discussion.

  • 02

    Online

    Live virtual delivery with the same syllabus, shared files, and instructor checkpoints — ideal for distributed teams.

  • 03

    In-house

    Private cohorts for your organisation, scheduled around project deadlines with content tailored to your standards.

Upcoming schedule

Public intakes coming up.

  • 3 Dec 2026 - 4 Dec 2026 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Face-to-face
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Certification & policies

Certificate of attendance

Receive a certificate of attendance upon completing the programme, suitable for HR records and continuous learning portfolios.

Free Repeat Class

Free Repeat Class: if you need another pass at the same public syllabus within 6 months, you may re-attend subject to seat availability.

Materials provided

  • Course workbook / digital notes
  • Exercise files and sample templates
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Post-class support window for clarification questions

Frequently asked questions

01 What is the ABAC, AML & Human Rights for Business course about?

Our ABAC, AML & Human Rights for Business Training Course helps participants understand how bribery, corruption, money laundering and human rights risks can arise in everyday workplace activities. The programme covers MACC Act Section 17A, the T.R.U.S.T. framework, ethical decision-making, red flag identification and preventive internal controls.

02 Is the ABAC, AML & Human Rights course suitable for beginners?

Yes. This course is designed for general employees, new hires, sales personnel, procurement teams and operations staff who need a practical introduction to compliance responsibilities. No prior knowledge of ABAC, AML or Human Rights regulations is specified as a requirement.

03 What is the difference between the 1-day ABAC Essentials course and the 2-day Advanced ABAC course?

The 1-day ABAC, AML & Human Rights Essentials course focuses on compliance awareness, identifying risks, understanding the T.R.U.S.T. framework and applying preventive measures. The 2-day Advanced Prevention, Detection and Response Strategies course includes the same foundational modules on Day 1, followed by an additional day covering suspicious activity detection, whistleblowing, investigation basics, corrective actions and integrated compliance frameworks.

04 What is Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009?

Section 17A addresses corporate liability for corruption offences involving associated persons of commercial organisations. This training introduces the importance of organisational responsibility, ethical leadership and adequate procedures under the Malaysian T.R.U.S.T. framework to help businesses understand and manage corruption risks.

05 How long does the ABAC, AML & Human Rights Essentials course take?

The course is a 1-day training programme running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

06 Do I need to bring my own laptop for the ABAC, AML & Human Rights training?

No. CAD Training Centre provides laptops for participants attending physical classes at our Puchong centre. You may bring your own laptop if preferred. The course focuses on practical awareness, case studies, group challenges and ethical decision-making activities.

07 Will I receive a certificate after completing the ABAC, AML & Human Rights course?

Yes. Participants receive a certificate upon completing the training. The course also includes a structured Integrity Pledge session where participants formally acknowledge their commitment to ethical conduct and compliance responsibilities.

08 What language is the ABAC, AML & Human Rights course conducted in?

The training is conducted bilingually in English and Bahasa Melayu.

09 Is the ABAC, AML & Human Rights training HRD Corp claimable?

Yes. Our ABAC, AML & Human Rights Training Course is HRD Corp claimable, subject to the applicable eligibility and approval requirements. Eligible Malaysian employers can apply for training grants under the relevant HRD Corp scheme.

10 Can I attend the ABAC, AML & Human Rights training online instead of in a classroom?

Classroom training means physical attendance in Puchong with face-to-face guidance and co-learning with other participants. Online training runs live via Zoom with interactive discussions and guided exercises, making it suitable for participants outside the Klang Valley or those who prefer to save travelling time.

11 Can I repeat the ABAC, AML & Human Rights course if I need a refresher?

Yes, free repeat classes are offered if you need a refresher.

12 Is there a surau (prayer room) available at CAD Training Centre?

Yes, we have a surau available at our training centre in Puchong. Muslim participants can use the prayer room during breaks throughout the training day.

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