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4 Corruption in Malaysia is defin receiving or giving a bribe a incentive for an individual to pe related to their official duties. in form of money,gifts,bonus I NT R O D U C T I O Ncorruption in malaysia UnderMalaysian Anti-Corruptio Act 2009 (ACT 694): 1. Requesting of accept bribes (SECTION 16 & 17(a) of ACT 6 2. Offer or giving bribes
I5NT R O D U C T I O NWHO IS AMAN SHAH ? Aman Shah was an accounting Institute of Technology Aman professional who worked in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. he worked as an executive in Kuala Lumpur where he ope What happened ? Aman Shah secretly stole 1 cent from thousands of customer transactions by modifying the company’s computer system until become RM4.1 million in 14 days only. Each individual transaction loss was very small and almost unnoticeable, but when combined, it resulted in a large amount of money being stolen over time.
I6NTRODUCTIONThe banking system at that time which crime wascommitted was yet to be technologically advancedparticularly in regard to digital protection andautomated surveillance. Majority of the bankingoperations were very dependent on manualrecord keeping and real-time monitoring oftransfers of electronic funds that was not strictlydone. Due to this fact, minute differences like theloss of one cent per transaction were eitheroverlooked or regarded as normal roundingerrors. The customers did not check the balancesto this level and the bank officers were concernedwith bigger irregular transactions. These lapses ininternal controls coupled with the position of trustand technical expertise of Aman Shah ensuredthat the fraud went on and remained unnoticedover a very long time.why the case becomefamous?Aman Shah case is known to many as it brought into questionthe norms of how financial crimes are being committed by thesociety. Aman Shah did not employ violence or go directly to thestolen, but rather used technology and access to systems tosteal such a small amount of money that it would go unnoticed.But on this occasion, when the same act was repeated onthousands of customer accounts, the cumulative amount of lossamounted to millions of ringgit thus coming as a shock to boththe banking industry and the people. The case also gainedpublicity since it involved an employee of a bank who misusedhis professional status and ethical duty casting doubt on theissue of trust, corporate governance and internal controlsystem. Consequently, the case continues to be a very stronglearning experience on how simple acts of unethical conductwhen undertaken in an organized manner can contributetowards committing big financial crimes.why IT WAS HARDTO DETECT?
7Despite the trivial value of theitem involved, the act was treatedas a criminal offence underMalaysian law, as it fulfilled thelegal definition of theftCHRONOLOGYOFTHECASEThe case of Aman Shah, widelyknown as“The Thief of1 Cent”,involved an alleged act of theftthat was considered extremelyminorin monetary valueThe incident occurred whenAman Shah was accused oftaking property valued atone sen, which later becamethe central issue of the caseThe matterwas officiallyreported, leading to theinvolvement of law enforcementauthorities and the initiation offormal legal proceduresThe case proceeded through theMalaysian criminal justice system,following the same legal processapplied to othertheft-relatedoffencesDue to the unusual contrast betweenthe small value of the theft and theseriousness of the legal action taken,the case later attracted widespreadpublic and media attention
INCIDENT&ARRESTAlthough the value involved was only one sen, the action met the essential legal elements of theft, including dishonest intention and unlawful taking. The incident began when Aman Shah allegedly took property without the consent of the rightful owner, an act that legally constituted theft under Malaysian law. 01 020304 Following the incident, a report was lodged, prompting the authorities to take the matter seriously despite its minor nature. The police conducted an initial investigation to verify the facts surrounding the incident and to establish whether an offence had occurred. 8 0506 Based on the investigation findings, Aman Shah was arrested in accordance with standard police procedures. The arrest marked the beginning of the formal criminal process, moving the case from a reported incident to an official legal matter
9Following his arrest, Aman Shah wasformally charged underthe MalaysianPenal Code, and the case was broughtbefore the Magistrates’ Court.The court examined the facts and focusedon whetherthe legal elements of theft werefulfilled, ratherthan the monetary value ofthe item involved.After considering the evidence presented,the court found Aman Shah guilty of theoffence.A sentence was imposed in accordancewith the relevant legal provisions, markingthe conclusion of the judicial process.CourtProceedings &Judgment
MEDIA&PUBLICRESPONSE10The case received widespreadmedia coverage due to theunusually small value of thetheft compared to the legalaction taken.Aman Shah became widelyknown as “The Thief of1 Cent”, alabel frequently used by newsoutlets and online platforms.The case triggered public debateon social media and in publicdiscussions regarding fairnessand proportionality in sentencing.Civil society groups and legalcommentators raised concernsabout the application of the law incases involving minor offences.
l.Aman Shah is believed to have stol account while working at Hock Hua The main impetus is the desire to lea several luxury cars such as Lamborg working in a bank.Possibly affected by a head injury in of grandeur”after the accident. REASONBEHINDT11SOCIAL/ECONOMAman Shah works as a banker. This p him to access financial resources.He misuses the opportunities and t Economic factors: despite having a instant wealth to fulfill the dream of Social context: Malaysia in the late 1 . this situation has created social pr
The public was shocked by the aud This case highlights the weakness rigorous internal audit.Sparked a debate on the fairness o years in jail despite stealing RM4.1 Comparison: other high-profile ba Esme Osman, received lighter sent IMPACTONSO12LESSONFORTHCommensurate punishment: punish perception should also be taken int Internal controls: banks need to repeated abuse of power.Rehabilitation & Psychology: ment as Aman Shah's case.Ethics in finance: the importance o
TIMELINEOFTHECASE13IncidentCourtverdictReactionAfter irregularities were discovered, t authorities. Aman Shah was investigate the Malaysian Penal Code. The case Court.The court found Aman Shah guilty of th taken per transaction was very sma elements of theft were fulfilled. He imprisonment.The case attracted widespread me questioned the fairness and proport viewed it as necessary to uphold integr Aman Shah, while working as an ex manipulated the electronic fund transfe from thousands of customer transactio
PETTY CRIMES WHITE COLLAR CRIMESCOMPARISONBETWEENPETTYCRIMEANDWHITE-COLLARCRIME14ASPECTNature of CrimeFrequencyTotal LossDetectionLegal OutcomeSimple theftOne-timeMinimalEasyFine or short sentenceFinancial manipulationRepeated systematicHuge lossesDifficultImprisonment (5 yearsAman Shah’s casewas an example of awhite-collar crime
JUSTICEANDFAIRNESSINTHEMALAYSIANLEGALSYSTEM15EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAWPROPORTIONALITY ANDFAIR SENTENCINGPUBLIC TRUST ANDLEGAL INTEGRITYThe law applies equally to all regardless of social status or posi offence is considered too small if legal elements of a crime, as demo the Aman Shah case, where even mi were subject to legal accountability.Fairness requires that punishment nature and seriousness of an repeated small actions can cause cumulative harm, while public debat the need to balance strict legal enfor humane consideration.Abuse of trust, particularly by pundermines confidence in institutio consistent application of the strengthen public trust in the justice
On the whole, Aman Shah's case s a lesson to all parties, especially t trust or power. The case undersco action has consequences, and tha be served to ensure that balance a can be restored. With strong mor values, it is hoped that such cas repeated in the future. OPINIONABOUTTHE CAFEOF AMANSHAH “THETHIEFOF1CENT” 16 Moreover, Aman Shah's decisions this case reflect weaknesses in the ethical values such as honesty and Actions that are not transparent a principles of Justice have caused o losses and suffering. This case als when individuals prioritize their without thinking about the impa Aman Shah's case began when Am given certain trust and responsibi the interests of other parties. actions in abusing the trust for per led to the occurrence of injustice a the rights of individuals involv clearly shows that failure to hold have serious implications, not
ENTHICALANDMORALLESSONSResponsibilitY HONESTY JusticeAman Shah stole 1 sen eventhough it was very small, butthe act was still wrong beforethe law. Honesty requires eachindividual not to deceive ortake away the rights of others,even if the action seemstrivial. This case shows thatmoral values do not depend onthe size of the loss, but on theprinciple of acting right.In the case of Aman Shah, theact of stealing even 1 sen showsthat he failed to maintain trustin property that did not belongto him. The value of trustemphasizes that each individualmust maintain the trust andrights of others, and not abusethe power or opportunitiesgiven. This case shows that evenminor breaches of trust canaffect reputation and personalintegrity.The Law took action againstAman Shah even though thevalue stolen was very small. Thevalue of Justice emphasizesthat everyone should be treatedequally without favoritism, andoffenses must be punishedaccordingly. This caseemphasizes that justice doesnot calculate the large or smallvalue of the offense, butevaluates the principle of theact itself.Aman Shah needs to takeresponsibility for his actionsand accept the consequencesof his actions. The value ofresponsibility emphasizes thateach individual must admit hisown mistakes and not blameothers. This case emphasizesthat being responsible isfundamental in maintainingpersonal integrity and publictrust.TRUSTWORTHY17
FUTUREHOPESFORPEERSANDCOUNTRY18PEERS COUNTRYAman Shah's case shows that acts that areconsidered frivolous, such as stealing 1 sen, stillhave legal and moral consequences. Peers areexpected to be more careful in every actionbecause small things can also reflect a person'slevel of integrity.This case emphasizes that each individual needsto be responsible for the actions carried outregardless of whether the consequences are smallor large. Peers are expected to dare to admitmistakes and accept the consequences as part ofthe formation of an ethical character.Aman Shah's case provoked a discussion aboutjustice in the implementation of the law.therefore, the state is expected to continue touphold justice without favoritism, but at the sametime consider a humane approach.The small errors that occur in this case indicatethe need to educate the public about theimportance of the value of trust, honesty andresponsibility. The country is expected tostrengthen integrity education so that the peopleunderstand that integrity starts from small thingsMore sensitive to the implications of smallactionsTaking responsibility for one's own actionsStrengthening integrity and moral valueseducationUphold justice fairly and equitably
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