MALAYSIA ANTI-CORRUPTION ACADEMY: GLOBAL COMMITMENT TOWARDS ANTI-CORRUPTION CAPACITY BUILDING

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1 MALAYSIA ANTI-CORRUPTION ACADEMY: GLOBAL COMMITMENT TOWARDS ANTI-CORRUPTION CAPACITY BUILDING PRESENTER: ROHAIZAD YAAKOB SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CENTRE MALAYSIA ANTI-CORRUPTION ACADEMY

2 INTRODUCTION The establishment of Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) was announced by the honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia during the 4 th Steering Committee Meeting of ADB- OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and Pacific which was held in Kuala Lumpur on 3 December Started operations at MACC s former headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on 1 December Officially launched by the honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia on 12 April 2007.

3 The Launching of Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy

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5 MACA Facilities Tun Ismail Hall Putrajaya Lecture Hall Meeting Room Syndicate Room Dining Hall Moot Court Computer Lab Library

6 VISION To be recognized and utilized as an anti-corruption center of excellence and source of support accessible to Malaysia as well as nations and organizations throughout the world committed in combating corruption.

7 MISSION To lead and inspire, through excellent training and research, the education and development of a corruption free community; To produce well trained anti-corruption officers with the necessary attitude, skills and knowledge to combat corruption locally and internationally; and To forge effective partnerships among the corruption combating agencies and other anti-corruption initiatives worldwide, with common objectives and resolve to act against corruption with the Academy as the capacity and capability building regional center.

8 OBJECTIVE To equip the anti corruption officers with the right attitude, skills and knowledge to effectively combat corruption through systematic and competent training programmes; and To harness international resources and enhance co-operation for an integrated effort to fight corruption for the good of the international community.

9 Eight schools that function as the main implementers of all MACA training programmes i. School of Investigation ii. School of Intelligence iii. School of Law & Prosecution iv. School of Management & Prevention of Corruption v. Corporate Integrity Development Centre vi. International Studies Centre vii. Basic Training Centre viii.planning, Research and Corporate Centre

10 Since 2006 up to January 2009 MACA has conducted 16 international courses with the co-operation of: a. Government of Britain; b. British Crown Agent; c. ADB-OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and Pacific; d. American Bar Association/Asia Law Initiative; e. Asian Development Bank; f. United Nations Office on Drug and Crime; g. World Bank; h. Basel Institute of Governance, International Center of Asset Recovery; i. INTERPOL Group of Experts on Corruption.

11 International Courses Conducted by MACA INTELLIGENCE-BASED INVESTIGATION COURSE Sponsored by Governments of Malaysia & United Kingdom (16 20 JAN 2006) COMBATING CORRUPTION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Jointly organised with American Bar Association/Asia Law Initiative (ABA Asia) (29 31 MAY 2006) ADB-OECD 4 TH MASTER TRAINING SEMINAR: DENYING SAFE HAVEN TO CORRUPTION AND ITS ASSET- ENHANCING ASIA-PACIFIC COOPERATION AND MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, EXTRADITION AND THE RECOVERY, AND RETURN OF THE PROCEEDS OF CORRUPTION (28 30 MAR 2006)

12 International Course Conducted by MACA ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATION WORKSHOP (30 JULY 3 AUG 2007) EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF ANTI-CORRUPTION PROGRAM (27 AUG 7 SEPT 2007) SENIOR EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF ANTI-CORRUPTION PROGRAM (10 14 SEPT 2007)

13 International Courses Conducted by MACA Accountability & Integrity in Public Sector Organisation Workshop February Formulation of Code of Ethics April 2008

14 International Course Conducted by MACA Asset Tracing and Recovery Workshop. Jointly organized with the American Bar Association - Rule of Law Initiative, United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime, International Center of Asset Recovery Basel Institute of Governance and World Bank. 2nd 11 June Executive Certificate Course for Strategic Management of Anti-Corruption Program August 2008

15 Senior Executive Certificate Course for Strategic Management of Anti Corruption Program for Republic of Kazakhstan Civil Service Official Oct 2008

16 Senior Executive Certificate Course for Strategic Management of Anti-Corruption Program Government Inspectorate of Vietnam Official Series 1 & August 2008 & Nov 2008

17 Managing Corruption in Law Enforcement Agencies Workshop February 2009

18 MACA is tasked to enhance the skills and knowledge of the officers of Malaysia Anti- Corruption Commission. Courses offered cover wide areas in the fields of investigation, intelligence, prosecution and other competencies needed to successfully fight corruption. To date, MACA has conducted a total of 130 courses for MACC officers and other local enforcement agencies.

19 In- Service Courses Conducted by MACA for MACC Officers Trap Case Management Course Record Managemnet Course Technique in Giving Evidence Undercover Operation Course Command Course

20 MACA in collaboration with local universities, has designed effective training modules in the field of investigation that includes forensic accounting, forensic engineering and computer forensics. MACA in association with the National University of Malaysia is offering the first ever postgraduate Masters Program on Corruption Studies.

21 Capacity building programs conducted by MACA are also opened to officers from other government departments. MACA, in collaboration with corporate governing bodies such as the Malaysian Institute of Integrity, Companies Commission Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia and other GLCs is currently developing a training module for Certified Integrity Officers Course

22 Courses Conducted for Local Participants ADVANCE FORENSIC ACCOUNTING COURSE INTRODUCTION TO CYBER LAWS CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF ANTI-CORRUPTION PROGRAM - PILOT COURSE INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

23 In efforts to further strengthen MACC, an additional 5,000 officers will be recruited within the next 5 years. MACA has been tasked to train these officers. The 3-month basic training course will cover skills and knowledge in the fields of investigation, intelligence, law and prosecution.

24 BASIC TRAINING COURSE FOR NEW RECRUITS Inspection of Guard of Honour by MACC Chief Commissioner March Pass by recruits Self-Defence Academic Activity Shooting Swimming

25 Training and course modules are developed by the Curriculum Development Committee. For international courses, experts in the fields concerned are engaged to design and develop the modules. Courses for agencies outside MACC, local or international, the modules are tailor made to their needs.

26 THE WAY FORWARD In consonant with our goals and aspirations to be the International Anti-Corruption Training Centre in the Asia-Pacific region, a total of 9 courses are offered to the international participants for the year Advanced courses are offered in the fields of investigation, intelligence, law and prosecution, and prevention. It is our hope that the courses offered would meet the needs and requirements of anti-corruption officers that would mould them to be multi-skilled and versatile professionals.

27 LIST OF COURSES OFFERED IN 2009 NO. COURSES OFFERED SCHOOL DURATION 1 Managing of Corruption in Law Enforcement Agencies Workshop 2 Accountability and Integrity in Public Sector Organization Workshop 3 Formulation Code of Ethic and Ethic Management Course 4 Investigation & Deposition of Evidence in Foreign Countries Course 5 Executive Certificate Course For Strategic Management of Anti Corruption Programme INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CENTER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CENTER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CENTER SCHOOL OF INVESTIGATION INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CENTER 3 days (23-26/2/09) 5 days (18-22/5/09) 5 days (15/6-19/6/09) 5 days (3-7/8/09) 5 days (17/ -21/8/09) 6 Intelligence Based Investigation Course SCHOOL OF INTELLIGENCE 5 days (19-23/10/09) 7 Senior Executive Certificate Course For Strategic Management of Anti Corruption Programme 8 Advocacy Skills-Corruption, Money Laundering & Fraud Cases Course INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CENTER SCHOOL OF LAW & PROSECUTION 9 Integrity Management in Public Service SCHOOL OF CORRUPTION PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT 5 days (19-23/10/09) 5 days (9-13/11/09) 5 days (10-14/11/09)

28 CONCLUSION MACA does not claim to be an expert in fighting corruption. It is our hope that the international community recognizes MACA as a common platform where anticorruption knowledge could be disseminated, new skills learned and experience shared. The pursuit of knowledge is a never ending process. It is our pleasure to invite and encourage you, the members of ADB-OECD, to forge effective partnership with MACA as an anti-corruption capacity and capability building regional center.

29 THANK YOU