ISO 37001: Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)
ISO 37001 is the international standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS), providing organizations with a structured framework to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery risks. The standard promotes a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across all operations, business relationships, and decision-making processes.
The updated ISO 37001 includes key enhancements:
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Stronger leadership accountability and emphasis on an ethical culture
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Planning and risk management controls for organizational changes
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Oversight of conflicts of interest in employment and business operations
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Extended training and awareness programs for employees and partners
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Consideration of climate-related factors within ABMS
Benefits of ISO 37001 Certification
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Demonstrates Robust Governance – Strengthens credibility with clients, regulators, and business partners.
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Supports Compliance under Malaysia’s MACC Act (Section 17A) – Shows implementation of structured anti-bribery procedures.
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Integration with Other Management Systems – Works seamlessly with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, reducing audit duplication.
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Builds Stakeholder Confidence – Enhances trust among investors, buyers, and lenders with verified ethical practices.
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Strengthens Organizational Culture – Improves accountability and integrity across leadership and teams.
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Drives Continual Improvement – Enhances risk control, investigations, and corrective action processes.
Why Businesses Should Act Now
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Transition Deadline – Complete your upgrade to ISO 37001:2025 by 28 February 2027 to maintain valid certification.
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Audit Efficiency – Use the new Harmonized Structure (HS) to consolidate audits and streamline compliance.
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Stakeholder Confidence – Demonstrate proactive integrity management to corporate buyers, lenders, and partners.
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Change Management Readiness – Document, plan, and audit ABMS changes under the new clauses.
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Competitive Advantage – Early transition signals strong governance and enhances ESG credibility in procurement and financing evaluations.
Recognition in Tender & Public Sector
ISO 37001 certification is recognized by many public-sector and utility organizations, including G7-class contractors and Air Selangor supplier projects, as part of integrity and governance evaluations.



BR 36475
VN 9955
US 6790
AR 6249
MX 4426
IQ 3022
MA 2598
CN 2569
