KUALA LUMPUR: A company secretary has been fined RM50,000 for anti-money laundering violations and for providing false information to the Registrar of Companies.
In a statement today, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM), said their investigation revealed that Ardzlyn Hawatul Yuhanis Uyob@Ayob (Ardzlyn), a company secretary through her firm, Continuum Corporate House Sdn Bhd, failed to report two Suspicious Transaction Reports to BNM as required under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).
BNM stated that these concerns are transactions involving foreign nationals associated with MB International Sdn Bhd and Ascent GT Sdn Bhd.
"Separately, the investigation conducted by CCM also revealed that Ardzlyn had submitted false information to the Registrar of Companies in relation to the appointment of one of the foreign nationals as a director of the said companies, and has since revoked her practising certificate,” said BNM.
On Dec 10, 2025, Ardzlyn was charged at the Sessions Court with two offences under section 86 AMLA read together with section 14(1)(b) AMLA and paragraph 19 of AMLA Policy Document, while CCM charged Ardzlyn with two offences under section 593(b) of the Companies Act 2016.
On April 15, 2026, Ardzlyn pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to a fine totalling RM50,000.
BNM would like to emphasise the importance of strong controls and ensuring full compliance with reporting obligations under AMLA is critical to prevent misuse for money laundering, terrorism financing, and other serious criminal activities.
"Reporting institutions are cautioned against the risks of being exploited by criminals, whether through negligence or deliberate complicity on their part. Failure to fulfil these obligations may result in enforcement action, including prosecution,” said the central bank. - Bernama
