Transparency International-Malaysia

What Transparency International-Malaysia does

Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M) is an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan anti-corruption organization established in 1998 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It operates as the Malaysian chapter of the global Transparency International coalition, which maintains chapters in over 100 countries. TI-M delivers a portfolio of research, advocacy, and engagement programmes targeting systemic corruption in Malaysia, including the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) and Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) as measurement products, the Business Integrity Programme with its Corporate Integrity System Malaysia (CISM) and Adequate Procedures Self-Assessment Tool (APCC), the Youth Integrity Programme (YIP) and school-based Integrity Clubs, the Speak Up Against Corruption Campaign with its toll-free hotline 1800 220 122, and thematic initiatives covering Transparency in Defense, political financing reform, and Forest Governance and Integrity (FGI).

The organization is structured as a member-based civil society body with an Executive Committee and Management Team led by a President and Executive Director, supported by a lean staff of approximately 8 employees and an intern alumni pipeline. Its operating technology footprint is intentionally non-technical: programme delivery is anchored on published research, training modules (e.g., Section 17A Employers' Handbook for SMEs, Guidance on Adequate Procedures), in-person workshops, webinars, and coalition-led advocacy. There are no proprietary software products, APIs, or AI/ML systems; technology functions as a distribution and engagement layer rather than a product surface.

TI-M's economic model is that of a non-profit funded through individual and corporate membership fees, donations via SimplyGiving, merchandise sales, and project-based grants (the High Commission of Canada funded the 2015 Speak Up launch). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. TI-M monetizes expertise indirectly through training module sales, publications, and event-based engagement with enterprise buyers seeking Section 17A compliance support, while its primary customer segments — government and public sector, corporate Malaysia, youth and students, and civil society organizations — are engaged across the GIAT Coalition platform anchored with C4, IDEAS, Sinar Project, FoKD, and a strategic MoU with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Name

Transparency International-Malaysia

Legal name

Transparency International Malaysia

Website

https://transparency.org.my

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Transparency International-Malaysia is an independent, non-governmental anti-corruption organization and the Malaysian chapter of the global Transparency International coalition, serving government, corporate, youth, and civil society stakeholders through corruption research, business integrity training, the Speak Up hotline, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-corruption advocacy and governance research

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy (BPAGAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL), Anti-Corruption, Integrity & Transparency (BPADAGAC)

Keywords

• Anti-corruption advocacy
• Governance research
• Business integrity
• Transparency indices
• Civic engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) is an independent, non-governmental and non-partisan organization that combats corruption in Malaysia through research, advocacy, and engagement programs. Its offerings include globally recognized corruption measurement indices (CPI and GCB), business integrity training and corporate integrity assessments (Business Integrity Programme, CISM, APCC self-assessment tool), youth integrity programs in schools and universities, the Speak Up toll-free corruption reporting hotline, and policy advocacy on political financing, defense procurement, forest governance, and election integrity.

Product overview

Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) is an independent, non-governmental anti-corruption organization that offers a portfolio of research indices, advocacy programmes, and educational tools. The core offerings include the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) and Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) as research benchmarks; the Business Integrity Programme (with Corporate Integrity System Malaysia - CISM) and Youth Integrity Programme (with YIP and Integrity Clubs) as engagement programmes; the Speak Up Against Corruption Campaign with a reporting hotline; and Training Modules including the Adequate Procedures Self-Assessment Tool (APCC) for compliance. The organization also operates thematic programmes on Transparency in Defense, Political Financing Reform, Forest Governance and Integrity (FGI), and coordinates the GIAT Coalition for broader civil society advocacy. These products and programmes work together to combat corruption through research, public education, advocacy, and direct citizen engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Annual ranking that measures perceived levels of public-sector corruption across countries and territories worldwide, drawing on up to 13 surveys and expert assessments.
• Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) Survey-based research covering multiple countries with tens of thousands of respondents, measuring public perceptions and experiences with corruption.
• Business Integrity Programme (including Corporate Integrity System Malaysia - CISM) Anti-corruption programme for the business sector offering corporate integrity frameworks and assessments for organizations, including CISM and BIP events.
• Youth Integrity Programme Programme targeting young people to mobilize them in the fight against corruption through research, advocacy, and outreach activities.
• Speak Up Against Corruption Campaign (with toll-free hotline 1800 220 122) Campaign empowering citizens to report corruption through a toll-free hotline (1800 220 122), providing free and confidential support and education on reporting mechanisms.
• Transparency in Defense Programme promoting integrity and transparency in defense procurement and governance.
• Reforming Political Financing Initiative calling for legislation on political financing and mandatory asset declaration for politicians.
• GIAT Coalition Coalition formed by TI-M with civil society organizations to advocate for good governance reforms in Malaysia.
• Training Modules Digital training materials including Section 17A Employers' Handbook for SMEs and Guidance on Good Practice and Checklist for Adequate Procedures.
• Adequate Procedures Self-Assessment Tool (APCC) Self-assessment tool developed by TI-M to help organizations evaluate their compliance with adequate procedures under Section 17A of the MACC Act.
• Forest Governance and Integrity (FGI) Initiative focusing on governance and integrity issues related to forest management.
• Election Integrity Pledge Initiative encouraging candidates and parties to commit to election integrity principles.
• Unmask the Corrupt Campaign to expose and raise awareness about corrupt individuals and practices.
• Corporate Membership Membership program for organizations committed to fighting corruption, providing benefits including access to TI-M events, training, and resources.
• Individual Membership Membership program for individuals committed to fighting corruption and supporting TI-M's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% of Malaysians surveyed believe government corruption is a big problem, indicating high public awareness of corruption issues
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026TI-M collaborated with UNODC to organize a full-day program on 'Localisation of Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs)' in May 2026, featuring international experts on political financing transparency and asset declaration frameworks.
• C4 (Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2017C4 is a founding member of the GIAT Coalition, working alongside TI-M on advocacy and case referral for anti-corruption efforts in Malaysia.
• Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2017IDEAS is a founding member of the GIAT Coalition and has co-authored policy briefs on asset declarations with TI-M, contributing to political financing reform advocacy.
• Sinar ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2017Sinar Project is a founding member of the GIAT Coalition, focusing on open data principles and access to information advocacy in Malaysia.
• Friends of Kota Damansara (FoKD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2017FoKD is a founding member of the GIAT Coalition, participating in coalition activities to advocate for good governance and transparency.
• High Commission of Canada in MalaysiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2015The High Commission of Canada in Kuala Lumpur served as funder and supporter of the Speak Up Against Corruption Campaign, providing funding for the campaign launch at Publika in April 2015.
• Jaringan Kampung Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia (JKOASM)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2015JKOASM partnered with TI-M for the Speak Up outreach workshops with Orang Asli communities in Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, and Tasik Chini.
• Bar Council MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2015The Malaysian Bar Council participated in the Speak Up campaign launch and is a member of the GIAT Coalition Partners Forum, collaborating on case referrals and advocacy.
• Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2015TI-M signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MACC to collaborate and coordinate efforts to encourage the public to report corruption. MACC also partnered on outreach programmes and workshops, including the Speak Up campaign launch where MACC's Deputy Director participated.
• GIAT CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2014The Governance, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency (GIAT) Coalition was initiated by TI-M and joined by Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Friends of Kota Damansara (FOKD), and Sinar Project. Coalition formed in December 2014 with vision of 'A transparent, open and corruption free Malaysia' and mission to promote and advocate for transparency, integrity, accountability and good governance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• International Budget Partnership: International non-profit working on public budget transparency and accountability. Thematically adjacent to TI-M's political financing reform and transparency-in-defense programs, though focused on fiscal rather than corruption-specific transparency.
• Open Government Partnership: Multilateral initiative promoting government transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Aligned with TI-M's transparency advocacy themes but operates as an inter-governmental initiative rather than an independent NGO.

Regional players

• Transparency International Indonesia: Sister Transparency International chapter serving Indonesia. Same global TI methodology, parallel corruption-research and advocacy programs, but operating in a different national jurisdiction.
• Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW): Indonesia-based independent anti-corruption monitoring NGO. Comparable mission of corruption monitoring, policy advocacy, and public reporting, operating in a neighboring Southeast Asian jurisdiction.

Direct peers

• Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4): Malaysian anti-corruption and cronyism-focused NGO and a founding GIAT Coalition partner of TI-M. Directly comparable mission, Malaysian geography, and civil society advocacy approach.
• Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS): Malaysian public policy think tank and GIAT Coalition partner that co-authors asset-declaration policy briefs with TI-M. Comparable governance and anti-corruption research mandate at the national level.
• Transparency International (Secretariat): The global parent coalition of which TI-M is the Malaysian chapter. Operates the same anti-corruption advocacy model, produces the CPI and GCB that TI-M localizes, and sets the strategic direction that TI-M executes at the country level.
• Sinar Project: Malaysian civil society organization focused on open data and access to information, and a GIAT Coalition partner of TI-M. Adjacent mandate on government transparency and accountability, operating in the same advocacy ecosystem.
• Friends of Kota Damansara (FoKD): Malaysian community-focused advocacy group and founding GIAT Coalition partner of TI-M. Participates in the same coalition activities around good governance and transparency, serving overlapping Malaysian constituencies.

Emerging players

• Global Integrity: International independent non-profit producing data and reporting on government accountability and anti-corruption mechanisms globally. Overlap with TI-M's CPI/GCB-type research products and governance advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ti_malaysia
• Facebookfacebook.com/timalaysia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transparency-international-malaysia

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Profiles6 records

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