This Diploma programme in Corporate Governance and Compliance in Malaysia enables professionals to build strong ethical foundations, minimise corporate risk and ensure regulatory alignment, key to sustaining trust and long-term business success.
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The Diploma in Corporate Governance and Compliance is a structured, practical training programme in Malaysia that equips professionals with the essential skills to manage governance, compliance, and anti-corruption responsibilities effectively. Covering three integrated modules—Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Anti-Corruption Compliance—this diploma provides a clear pathway to strengthen accountability, ethical leadership, and risk management within organisations. Ideal for public and private sector leaders, the programme focuses on applying governance and compliance frameworks in real-world scenarios to help participants meet evolving regulatory requirements and uphold integrity in business operations.
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.
• Different Forms of Governance.
• Principles of Corporate Governance.
• Corporate Governance Developments in Malaysia.
• Key Players in the Malaysian Corporate Governance Framework.
• Case Studies on Corporate Governance Failures and Consequences.
• Roles And Responsibilities of Board Members; CEO; Senior Management and Constituent Committees and Oversight Bodies.
• Risk Governance and Management.
• Process of Risk Management.
• Risk Management Framework.
• Internal Controls.
• Conflicts of Interest.
• Incentives, Behaviour and Culture.
• Performance And Remuneration.
• Discussions on the Malaysian context of Corporate Governance.
• Discussions on Future Development.
• Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Compliance and Compliance Management Systems.
• The Scope of Compliance within the Corporate Functions.
• Discussion of Risks: Legal, Regulatory and Reputational.
• Introduction to the Different Elements of Corporate Compliance.
• Developing a Compliance Function and a Compliance Management System.
• Discussion on the Basis of the Malaysian Context.
• Workshop on how to Conduct A Risk Assessment.
• Compliance in the Malaysian Context.
• Workshop: Writing or Revising an Internal Code of Conduct.
• Developing a Corporate Compliance Communication Strategy.
• Devising an Effective Training and Awareness Program.
• Good Practice Tips on Drafting & Implementing Policies and Procedures.
• Corruption in Context: Historical, Social, Economic and Legal.
• Corporate Ethics and Corruption.
• International Legal and Regulatory.
• Developments and Enforcement Measures.
• Malaysian Law: Applicable Anti- Corruption Laws, Recent Cases and Enforcement.
• Conducting an Anti-Corruption Risk Assessment.
• Developing a Suitable Programme to Prevent, Detect and Control Risks.
• Elements of the Anti- Corruption Compliance Programme.
• Third Party Due Diligence and How to Implement It.
• Internal Communication and Training.
• Workshop: Identifying Which Anti- Corruption Policies and Procedures are Needed.
• Implementing T.R.U.S.T principles.
• Tips And Best Practices on Drafting and Implementing Internal Standards.
• Conducting an Internal Investigation.
• Enforcing Disciplinary Measures.
• Practices and Practical Approaches.
• Keeping your Anti-Corruption Programme up to date.
