Corporate Law & Governance Compliance
Poor governance can lead to legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of shareholder trust. This course equips leaders with the understanding and tools to drive compliance, build trust, and protect their organisation's reputation through ethical practices.
Programme Overview
Corporate governance underpins organisational integrity, transparency, and accountability. This course equips participants with a clear understanding of governance principles, disclosure requirements, and global best practices. It addresses director accountability, criminal liability exposure, and the risks of non compliance, including legal and reputational impact. Participants explore the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance and the COMPREHEND APPLY REPORT framework. Through interactive activities and case studies, they gain practical strategies to strengthen governance, leverage digital tools, and support sustainable organisational success.
Learning Outcomes
Understand corporate governance principles and compliance requirements
Identify risks and strategies to mitigate criminal liability
Master disclosure obligations and transparency practices
Apply governance best practices aligned with MCCG standards
Leverage technology to enhance governance and accountability
Who Should Attend?
Board members & company directors
Compliance and risk management officers
Corporate secretaries and governance professionals
Senior executives and decision-makers
Individuals responsible for organisational integrity, disclosure, and ethical practices
Duration
1 day (7 hours)
Course Outline
Day 1 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Module 1: Principles of Corporate Governance - What is corporate governance? - Why is corporate governance important? - What are the examples of good corporate governance? - What are the examples of poor corporate governance? - What are the challenges in corporate governance? - What is your role? Module 2: Criminal Liability Exposure - Organization's non-compliance - Director accountability - Compliance with corporate governance regulations - Mitigate the risk of criminal liability exposure - Implementing effective governance structures Module 3: Disclosure of Corporate Information - Disclosure requirement and corporate governance. - Disclosure of directors' interest. - Disclosure of companies' information. Module 4: Governance Best Practices - Introduction of corporate governance best practices. - The Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG). - The MCCG concept of COMPREHEND – APPLY -REPORT. - The MCCG 3 key principles. Module 5: Achieving Strong Corporate Governance with Technology (Technological shifts) - Introduction to the digital revolution. - The Corporate Governance Strategic Priorities 2017-2020. - The Corporate Governance Strategic Priorities 2021-2023. - Governance in a glance. - Digital tools to enhance transparency. - Challenges in adopting technology
Your Trainer
Yugaswari d/o Shanmugam
- HRD Corp Certified Trainer & HRD Corp Accredited
- Senior Lecturer & Independent Legal Consultant
- LL.M. in Advanced Legal Practice (Distinction)
- Expertise in Employment Law, PDPA, Corporate Liability, Contract Management
- 13+ years in academia, training, and corporate legal advisory
- Specialises in simplifying complex legal concepts
- Experienced in conducting diverse training programs
Ms. Yugaswari D/O Shanmugam is an HRDF Certified Trainer and HRD Corp Accredited Independent Legal Consultant with a robust background in law, academia, and corporate advisory. As a Senior Lecturer, she has dedicated over 13 years to educating and empowering professionals through engaging legal lectures and professional development programs.
Driven by a passion for teaching, Ms. Yugaswari excels in simplifying complex legal concepts for diverse audiences, making intricate topics accessible and practical. Her extensive experience includes drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, advising on company constitutions, and ensuring comprehensive legal compliance within corporate structures.
She has successfully conducted numerous team-building sessions, in-house trainings, and public training programs across various industries. Her expertise spans critical areas such as Employment Act, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Corporate Liability, and Contract Management, consistently delivering valuable insights and practical solutions to a wide range of clients.
Pricing
Sign up by 17 June 2026
Sign up by 17 June 2026
Course fee includes 8% SST, e-handouts & e-certificate.
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