Anti-Money Laundering Law in Malaysia by Dr Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli | 2026*

Anti-Money Laundering Law in Malaysia by Mohd Yazid bin Zul Kepli | 2026*

Combating money laundering and terrorism financing is essential to protecting Malaysia’s financial system and national security. This authoritative commentary offers a comprehensive and practical examination of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, Anti-Restricted Activity Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Act 613).

Written by experienced legal practitioners and academics specialising in financial crime law, the book provides accessible analysis of the legislation, regulatory obligations and enforcement mechanisms. Its discussion is supported by relevant case law, regulatory developments, international standards and practical insights.

Key Features of Anti-Money Laundering Law in Malaysia by Dr Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli:

• Detailed, section-by-section commentary on Act 613, with practical interpretation and analysis.
• Comprehensive coverage of Malaysia’s AML, ATF, anti-restricted activity financing and proceeds of unlawful activities frameworks.
• Analysis of relevant case law, enforcement developments and regulatory guidance.
• Discussion of international standards and Malaysia’s related legal and regulatory obligations.
• Valuable reference for legal practitioners, compliance professionals, financial institutions, regulators and students.
  

Table of Contents of Anti-Money Laundering Law in Malaysia by Dr Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli:

• Preface
• Table of Cases
• Table of Legislation
• Introduction
• Act 613 Commentary
• Part I : Preliminary
• Part II: Money Laundering Offences
• Part III: Financial Intelligence
• Part IV: Reporting Obligations
• Part IVa: Cross Border Movements of Cash and Bearer Negotiable Instruments
• Part V: Investigation
• Part VI: Freezing, Seizure and Forfeiture
• Part VIa: Suppression of Terrorism Financing Offences and Freezing, Seizure and Forfeiture of Terrorist Property
• Part VIb: Suppression of Restricted Activity Financing Offences
• Part VII: Miscellaneous
• Selected Issues
• The Burden of Proof for Money-Laundering Offences under Section 4 of Act 613
• The Burden of Proof for Forfeiture under section 56 of Act 613
• Bona fide third parties

About The Authors:

Dr Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli is an Associate Professor at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, IIUM, with a PhD from the University of Hong Kong and law degrees from IIUM. A former Advocate and Solicitor, his expertise covers anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, financial crime, cryptocurrency and digital assets, Islamic finance, international trade, and maritime law. He has authored numerous publications on financial crime, AML/CFT and cryptocurrency regulation and advises governments and reporting institutions on related regulatory matters.

Allan Suman Pillai is a Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Attorney General’s Chambers, currently attached to the Appellate and Trial Division. He has held senior roles with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, served as a Sessions Court Judge, and worked in several State Legal Advisers’ Offices. His extensive experience spans money laundering, prosecution, anti-corruption, civil litigation, and judicial practice.

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