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The Institute of Crime and Criminology (ICC) at HELP University recently conducted a courtesy visit to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) and the Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM), both under the Prime Minister’s Department, to explore potential areas of collaboration in advancing governance, integrity, and leadership development.
Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration in Governance and Integrity
The engagement provided an opportunity for ICC representatives to hold constructive discussions with officials from both institutions on initiatives aimed at strengthening professional training and knowledge-sharing in areas related to integrity, anti-corruption practices, and organisational governance.
Among the key areas discussed were potential collaborations in governance and leadership training programmes, the development of micro-credential initiatives, and the organisation of conferences and knowledge-sharing platforms focused on promoting ethical leadership and integrity.
Advancing Professional Education in Economic Crime Management
The discussions also highlighted opportunities to promote HELP University’s Master of Science in Economic Crime Management, as well as the Asia-Pacific Executive Qualifications (APEQ) programmes. These programmes aim to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to address complex challenges related to economic crime, governance, and compliance.
As Malaysia continues to strengthen its governance and anti-corruption frameworks, collaborations between academia and national institutions play an important role in developing talent, advancing research, and building professional capacity in the field of integrity and economic crime prevention.
Through ICC, HELP University continues to support the development of thought leadership, industry engagement, and professional education in areas related to governance, compliance, and economic crime management. The engagement with MACA and IIM reflects the University’s commitment to fostering partnerships that contribute to a stronger culture of integrity and accountability across institutions.
Such collaborations also open opportunities for joint knowledge exchange, executive education, and specialised training programmes that benefit both professionals and organisations seeking to strengthen governance practices in an increasingly complex global environment.
Tentang HELP University
HELP University was founded in 1986, and it has developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia. HELP University offers a wide range of social science, and humanities programmes, and is renowned for its psychology, accounting, business, law, education, and IT programmes. The university has embarked on a transformation journey to become the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University.
In 2019, HELP University was awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) status by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for being a leading digital tech-focused institution that produces high quality graduates for the workforce.
In 2021, HELP University was ranked No 1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange programmes by QS Rankings World University Ranking: Asia 2021. Besides standing as MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institution, HELP University was rated BERDAYA SAING (Competitive), the highest category, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022, and awarded the Employers’ Choice of University by Talentbank in 2024 and 2025.
In 2025, HELP ranked 46th globally in the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) rankings for Visionary Leadership, recognising its innovation and governance impact. Designated in 2025 by the International Council for Small Business and the Mayor’s Office of Jinju, South Korea, HELP now serves as a global centre for humane entrepreneurship. Rooted in ethics, dignity, and sustainability, this model redefines business success.
In 2026, HELP University received an overall QS 5 Stars rating from global higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) under the QS Stars evaluation framework. The rating assesses universities across a comprehensive set of indicators that reflect institutional performance, student experience, and graduate outcomes. In the latest audit, HELP University achieved strong results in key areas including Employability, Facilities, Programme Strength, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Good Governance. Visit https://university.help.edu.my for more information on HELP University
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