Thursday, 13 Aug 2020 09:46 AM MYT
Based on the Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International, Malaysia's corruption score is 53 in 2019, whereby a lower corruption score means the country is perceived to be more corrupt. To draw a comparison with our neighbouring countries, Thailand's corruption score is 36, Indonesia's score is 40 while Singapore's score is 85 for the year 2019. Relative to 2018, where Malaysia had a CPI of 47, it has made an improvement of 6 points in 2019.
Where a CO has been charged for a Section 17A offence, it can defend itself by proving that the CO had in place “adequate procedures” that are effectively implemented and enforced. Where a CO is liable under Section 17A of the MACC Act, a director, officer or a person concerned in the management of the CO's affairs will also be deemed personally liable.