Malaysia continues to be a key focus in our work to strengthen integrity across the maritime sector, and we are pleased to further expand our presence with the appointment of our new Country Lead.
Malaysia
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In Malaysia, Transparent Trade Routes focuses on strengthening integrity practices across trade and logistics activities by supporting companies to translate anticorruption commitments into everyday business decisions.
While the regulatory framework in Malaysia provides a basis for integrity, companies, particularly SMEs, often face practical challenges in applying requirements consistently and in navigating corruption risks linked to interactions with public authorities and service providers. Many businesses also operate in fragmented environments, limiting opportunities for peer learning and coordinated responses.
The project addresses these challenges by promoting Collective Action and expanding access to integrity and antibribery training adapted to the local context. Through capacitybuilding and dialogue, Transparent Trade Routes supports companies in understanding corruption risks, building confidence to report concerns, and engaging constructively with government stakeholders.
Activities in Malaysia aim to foster collaboration, encourage responsible business conduct and support efforts to translate laws and policies into practical industry practices. By focusing on learning and application rather than metrics, the project contributes to sustainable improvements in how integrity is managed across traderelated operations.
Implementation Team
Martin Stene – Head of Southeast Asia & Americas
mstene@macn.dk
Cynthia Gabriel – Country Lead
cgabriel@macn.dk
Latest news
PRESS
- MACN.dk | 11 Dec 2025 | PROJECT LAUNCH: Transparent Trade Routes: Strengthening Integrity in Maritime Supply Chains
- SeaTrade Maritime | 12 Dec 2025 | MACN launches anti-corruption initiative in Indonesia, Malaysia and Germany
- Splash 247 | 12 Dec 2025 | New anti-corruption campaign rolls out across Asian and European hubs
- Maritime Gateway | 15 Dec 2025 | MACN unveils multi-country drive to raise integrity standards in maritime trade
- Marine & Industrial Report | 15 Dec 2025 | MACN launches three-year project to combat maritime corruption