SYNOPSIS

Engineering and construction are the sectors with the most reported bribery and corruption in advanced economies globally as reported by Price Waterhouse Coopers in 2014. In Malaysia, corruption in the construction industry is at a “serious level”, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) state director Datuk Bahri Mohamad Zin in a report by the Star on 25 Apr 2014.

Corruption in construction can reduce the efficiency, effectiveness and equity of infrastructure projects that resulted in construction projects that are unnecessary,unsuitable, and even defective. In order to effectively control the level of corruption in construction, the critical factors of corruption in construction need to be correctly identified. Some studies indicate the main causes of corruption are weakening of society value followed by bids and tender which are ‘rigged’, and the third attribute is inefficient administration, while some of the consequences are consultants increasing the quantities of work and sharing the awarded sum with contractors and resulting in hike of cost due to the hidden cost. As for steps to prevent corruption, these would include implementing a comprehensive ethics program, establishing a corporate code of conduct and in a strong case, report it to the police or MACC. The key anti-corruption legislation in Malaysia is the Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACCA), which came into force on 1 January 2009. The relevant authority in charge of the MACCA is the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).The MACCA applies to both the private sector and to public bodies / officers of a public body. The MACCA does not make a distinction between private sector bribery and bribery of public officials.

This presentation aims to share KLCC Projeks Services Sdn Bhd's own experience in combating corruption in construction through its implementation of the Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS), PETRONAS code of conduct and PETRONAS anti-bribery and corruption guidelines. It is hoped that the industry players will take heed of the consequences of corruption in construction both legally and economically, and move towards a "bribe free society".


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Mr. Mohd. Khairi has been with KLCC Projeks since its inception in 1992. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Indiana -University – Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA in 1991.

He has grown with the Company and has close to 30 years working experience. He was part of the pioneer team for the development of the PETRONAS Twin Towers and the new Government Administrative Centre in Putrajaya. He has valuable knowledge and experience in design management and project management of building systems. He has also been involved in business planning, business development and project management capability development.

Currently, his portfolio includes spearheading the Company’s Management Systems,namely ISO9001 (Quality Management) and ISO37001 - Anti Bribery Management System (ABMS). He has played an integral role in the establishment and attainment of the MS ISO 37001 certification from SIRIM for the Company. Recently, he had obtained the Certified Integrity Officer title from Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy(MACA).