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 equips professionals with practical skills to manage governance, compliance and anti-corruption responsibilities. Developed with the Basel Institute on Governance, it enhances career progression while strengthening accountability, ethical leadership and risk management. This globally recognised qualification supports professionals in applying international standards to real-world organisational challenges.
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.
Unit T1-L16-1, Level 16, Tower 1, PJ 33 No. 3, Jalan Professor Khoo Kay Kim,Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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