Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Essentials
1 day · Physical / Online · English (Bahasa Malaysia on request) · Public & In-house
Explains Malaysia's Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA) in plain terms. Participants learn how money laundering works, what the law requires of their organisation, and how to spot and report suspicious transactions.
Who should attend
Staff in finance, accounts, compliance, risk, audit and front-line customer roles, especially in reporting institutions such as banks, insurers, money services businesses, property, legal and accounting firms, and dealers in precious metals.
Learning outcomes
- Explain what money laundering and terrorism financing are and how they happen
- Understand the key requirements of AMLA and the role of Bank Negara Malaysia
- Carry out customer due diligence and know-your-customer checks
- Recognise red flags and report suspicious transactions correctly
- Understand record-keeping duties and the penalties for non-compliance
Course modules
- Money laundering and terrorism financing: concepts and stages
- Overview of AMLA and the regulatory framework
- Reporting institutions and their obligations
- Customer due diligence and know your customer
- Red flags and suspicious transaction reporting
- Record keeping, internal controls and compliance programmes
- Offences, penalties and case studies
For Malaysian employers
Read the full HRD Corp claim guide →
Outside Malaysia, or not registered with HRD Corp? You can book this programme at standard fees.
Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Essentials
1 day · Physical / Online · English (Bahasa Malaysia on request) · Public & In-house
Explains Malaysia's Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA) in plain terms. Participants learn how money laundering works, what the law requires of their organisation, and how to spot and report suspicious transactions.
Who should attend
Staff in finance, accounts, compliance, risk, audit and front-line customer roles, especially in reporting institutions such as banks, insurers, money services businesses, property, legal and accounting firms, and dealers in precious metals.
Learning outcomes
- Explain what money laundering and terrorism financing are and how they happen
- Understand the key requirements of AMLA and the role of Bank Negara Malaysia
- Carry out customer due diligence and know-your-customer checks
- Recognise red flags and report suspicious transactions correctly
- Understand record-keeping duties and the penalties for non-compliance
Course modules
- Money laundering and terrorism financing: concepts and stages
- Overview of AMLA and the regulatory framework
- Reporting institutions and their obligations
- Customer due diligence and know your customer
- Red flags and suspicious transaction reporting
- Record keeping, internal controls and compliance programmes
- Offences, penalties and case studies
For Malaysian employers
Read the full HRD Corp claim guide →
Outside Malaysia, or not registered with HRD Corp? You can book this programme at standard fees.