This 3-day Certificate in Corporate Governance programme provides essential governance knowledge, preparing professionals to strengthen board accountability, manage risks, and lead with ethical integrity. Internationally endorsed by the Basel Institute on Governance, it’s a core module toward the MIM Diploma in Corporate Governance.
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The Certificate in Corporate Governance, awarded by the Basel Institute on Governance (Switzerland), is a foundational programme designed to equip professionals with a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance principles, frameworks, and practices. As governance becomes increasingly vital across corporate and public sectors, this internationally endorsed certification delivers deep insights into board roles, ethical leadership, risk management, and the evolving governance landscape in Malaysia. Structured as one of the three core certifications leading to the Diploma in Corporate Governance offered by the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM), this programme lays the groundwork for professionals aiming to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in their organisations.
To successfully complete this certificate, participants must:
After completing all three certificates, participants are required to submit a written assessment (2,000–2,500 words) in English to the Basel Institute on Governance. This paper should reflect their ability to apply the learned concepts in a real-world setting. A virtual interview may be requested to discuss the submission.
• Introduction to the basic concepts of governance.
• Principles of corporate governance.
• Corporate governance developments in Malaysia.
• Key players in the Malaysian corporate governance framework.
• Different forms of governance.
• Consequences of weak governance.
• Case studies of corporate governance failures.
• Roles and responsibilities of board members, CEOs, senior management and oversight bodies.
• Introduction to risk governance and management.
• Defining risk and risk types.
• The process and framework of risk management.
• Implementing effective internal controls.
• Identifying and managing conflicts of interest.
• Case studies on risk governance challenges and reforms.
• Incentives, behaviour and organisational culture.
• Performance and remuneration alignment.
• Practical examples of good and bad governance practices.
• Discussions on governance in the Malaysian context and future directions.
• Governance in practice – strategies for implementation.
President, Transparency International Malaysia; leading advocate in business integrity and anti-corruption. Holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Corporate background in the plantation industry, later transitioned to academia and governance training. Former lecturer at Sunway University College, teaching Business Ethics & Sustainability for Victoria University’s MBA. Experienced trainer in Integrity & Trust, Anti-Corruption, Change Management, and Listening Skills. Conducted training across plantation, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors. Author of “The Sin of Corruption – A Religious Perspective” (2024) and “Corporate Liability Provision Checklist (Section 17A).” Committed to embedding ethical culture and governance standards in organisations.
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