Ethics, Anti-Corruption and AML Statement

Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh (MKP) is committed to upholding high standards of professional conduct and compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including:

  • acting with integrity, professionalism and fairness;
  • upholding the rule of law and the proper administration of justice;
  • exercising and maintaining independence; and
  • fulfilling a call to further the public good and to advocate for social and economic justice in Malaysia.

MKP has a no tolerance policy towards conduct by any of its partners, lawyers, employees and staff which constitutes non-compliance with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act 2009 (which models the UK Bribery Act 2010), including:

(a)
soliciting, receiving or agreeing to receive, accepting or obtaining or giving, promising or offering gratification as an inducement to or a reward for any person doing or forbearing to do anything or to show favour or disfavour or to obtain or retain business or an advantage in the conduct of business;
(b)
giving to an agent or using with intent to deceive, any receipt, account or other document which contains any false statement which is intended to mislead a principal;
(c)
using office or position for gratification (abuse of position); and
(d)
failing to report when offered gratification/bribery.

As a firm, we are committed not to directly or indirectly engage in bribery or corruption in any form.

This policy of not engaging in bribery or corruption applies to all partners, lawyers, employees and staff of MKP.

MKP also expects that all third parties engaged by MKP or performing work or services on behalf of MKP will comply with the same anti-bribery and anti-corruption principles when performing work or services on behalf of MKP.

The firm is also committed to compliance with standards and guidance issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank Malaysia) on anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing compliance for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs).