The fight against money laundering and terrorism financing is central to safeguarding Malaysia’s financial system and national security. This authoritative commentary provides a comprehensive and practical analysis of Act 613.
Written by legal practitioners and academics with extensive experience in financial crime law, this book offers clear explanations of the law, regulatory requirements and enforcement mechanisms, supported by relevant case law, international standards and real-world insights.
Key Features:
- Section-by-section commentary on Act 613 with practical interpretation and analysis
- Coverage of AML, ATF, anti-restricted activity financing and proceeds of unlawful activities frameworks
- Relevant case law, enforcement trends and regulatory guidance
- Alignment with international standards and Malaysia’s obligations
- Essential reading for legal practitioners, compliance officers, financial institutions and students
| No. | Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Part I Preliminary |
| 2 | Part II Money Laundering Offences |
| 3 | Part III Financial Intelligence |
| 4 | Part IV Reporting Obligations |
| 5 | Part IVA Cross Border Movements of Cash and Bearer Negotiable Instruments |
| 6 | Part V Investigation |
| 7 | Part VI Freezing, Seizure and Forfeiture |
| 8 | Part VIA Suppression of Terrorism Financing Offences and Freezing, Seizure and Forfeiture of Terrorist Property |
| 9 | Part VIB Suppression of Restricted Activity Financing Offences |
| 10 | Part VII Miscellaneous |
About the Authors:
Dr Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli is an Associate Professor at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Hong Kong, as well as a Master of Comparative Law and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from IIUM. Before joining academia, Dr Mohd Yazid practised as an Advocate and Solicitor, gaining experience in litigation and banking matters. At IIUM, he has held several academic leadership positions, including Deputy Dean and programme coordinator.
His principal areas of teaching, research and professional expertise include anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, financial crime, cryptocurrency and digital assets, Islamic finance, international trade, and maritime law. He is actively involved in training Reporting Institutions on compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism requirements. He also advises and provides consultation to governments, particularly on counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation financing, sanctions law and related regulatory matters.
Dr Mohd Yazid has authored and co-authored numerous books and scholarly publications on anti-money laundering, financial crime, cryptocurrency regulation and Islamic finance. His notable works include *Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Laws in Malaysia* and *Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Law in Malaysia*. His research also examines Malaysia’s legal and institutional frameworks for combating terrorism financing and other emerging threats to the integrity of the financial system.
Allan Suman Pillai graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and the University of Malaya (UM). He is a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) with the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), currently attached to the Appellate and Trial Division (A&T). He previously served at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as Head of the Money Laundering Crimes Unit, in the Prosecution Division, at the State Legal Advisers’ Offices of Perak, Perlis and Kedah, and as the Pahang State Civil Director.
He also served as a Sessions Court Judge in Langkawi and Alor Setar, Kedah, before returning to the AGC. He previously taught the Postgraduate Diploma in International Law Enforcement (Anti-Corruption Studies) programme at Nottingham Trent University.
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