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Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance in Asia (Part 2)

Malaysia: Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Framework and Corporate Liability

Many Japanese companies are expanding into Malaysia due to its strong economic growth and political stability, positioning it as one of the most promising countries in Southeast Asia. Malaysia ranks 57th in the 2024 edition of the Corruption Perceptions Index, published annually by Transparency International, which serves as a representative indicator of corruption levels in various countries. On April 29, 2025, the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference was held in Putrajaya, Malaysia; the Putrajaya Declaration was adopted by anti-corruption agencies from eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The Putrajaya Declaration, which was presented by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) and Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission, affirms the importance of each agency's independence and transparency. This newsletter will provide an overview of Malaysia’s anti-bribery and...To read the full article, please see the PDF file

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Authors

井浪 敏史

Satoshi has worked at N&A’s Singapore office since July 2022 and has provided Japanese clients with headquarters in Japan or Singapore and other clients with legal support on crisis management/compliance, dispute resolution, labor and general corporate matters for their businesses operations in Southeast Asian countries.

Satoshi has also engaged in international construction and infrastructure projects and has advised on construction contracts, laws and regulations, and disputes in connection with projects in Japan and overseas.

ワンメイ・リョン

Wan May LEONG

  • Associate Office Partner
  • Kuala Lumpur*1

She previously lived in Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore and is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. She has extensive experience and local expertise to advise clients from both legal and practical perspective.


She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2013 and is the managing partner of our strategic alliance firm in Malaysia, WM Leong & Co. She is also a partner at Nishimura & Asahi (Singapore) LLP.