Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) announced that it has officially obtained the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification, becoming the first airline group in Malaysia to do so.
The airline said that the certification highlights its commitment to zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption within the organization.
The airline said the certification process was strongly supported by MAG’s Board of Directors and Group Executive Committee, and included a detailed corruption risk assessment, the formation of a dedicated Working Group Committee, and the development of the ABMS framework.
This was complemented by 16 training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns rolled out across key business functions to embed the principles of integrity throughout the organization.
MAG Group Managing Director, Datuk Captain Izham Ismail emphasized that the certification is “not just a formality.”
“[The certification] is a firm declaration of our zero-tolerance stance against bribery, fraud, and corruption. ISO 37001 reinforces the controls we have built into every part of our operations, from procurement and policymaking,” Ismail said.
“This certification clearly signals our commitment to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity and our accountability in addressing any instances of non-compliance promptly. Trust and governance are not optional—they are the foundation of a sustainable aviation business, and this milestone reaffirms our leadership in that space,” Ismail added.
The certification currently applies to group-level functions involving governance, risk, compliance, sustainability, and leadership, with controls in place to manage bribery risks across high-impact areas such as procurement, vendor engagement, and third-party interactions.
MAG also operates a publicly accessible whistleblowing platform, providing a safe and confidential channel for reporting suspected misconduct. Within the organization, the Group Business Integrity unit currently has two Certified Integrity Officers (CeIOs), with plans to certify more employees across departments to ensure the ABMS is sustained.
In October 2024, a Malaysian Airlines executive was charged over a MYR 1,500 (US $230) after he was accused of accepting bribes from the owner of an engineering firm to fast track a deal.
