Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce chairman Datuk Tan Yew Sing said it was difficult to stop such criminal activities but Section 17A was able to restrain people associated with commercial organisations from obtaining any benefits to the company.
"Corruption not only damages one’s integrity but tarnishes the image of the country and undermines foreign investment which sees this crime can undermine the economic and political stability of the country. "At MCCC, we also face challenges where some of us still do not fully understand how corrupt activities occur but as a company, we continue to educate every employee on what corruption is.
He said the implementation of Section 17A will also be further strengthened by the Whistleblower Act where those who report any corrupt behaviour in the organisation are also protected under the law.