AMLA The Obligations of Real Estate Agents as Reporting Institutions

This course provides real estate agents with a comprehensive understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA) and its implications on the real estate industry. Participants will learn how money laundering and terrorism financing can occur through property transactions, the legal responsibilities imposed on real estate practitioners and their employees, and how to comply with regulatory requirements set by Bank Negara Malaysia. The program equips agents with the knowledge and practical steps needed to fulfill their duties as Reporting Institutions (RIs) and avoid potential legal risks.


Event Date: 6 Nov 2025, Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

5 CPD hours APPROVED with BOVAEP

Price: RM359

Organiser: DE MARQ (M) SDN BHD

Offline CPD (Venue: Pavilion Damansara Height, Tower 5)


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Key Topics

  • Introduction to AMLA – Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing Through Real Estate
  • Legal Obligations Imposed on Real Estate Agents and Their Employees
  • Implications of AMLA and Applications as Required by Regulators (Bank Negara Malaysia)
  • Obligations of Real Estate Agents as Reporting Institutions (RIs) under the Anti-Money Laundering Act
  • Q&A and Key Takeaways

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental principles of AMLA and how money laundering and terrorism financing occur through real estate.
  • Identify the legal obligations and compliance requirements imposed on real estate agents and their employees.
  • Understand the regulatory expectations and application procedures required by Bank Negara Malaysia.
  • Fulfill the responsibilities of a Reporting Institution by applying proper due diligence, reporting, and record-keeping measures.
  • Strengthen compliance culture within their agencies to prevent and detect money laundering activities effectively.

Who Will Benefit

  • Valuers
  • Property Managers
  • Estate Agents
  • Property Consultants
  • Developers & Investors

Speaker - Mr. K.K. Wong

Mr. K.K.WONG is a Registered Real Estate Agent and the Principal of KKLand

Properties E(3)1749 ; a Real Estate Agency Firm provides buying, selling, letting

services for all types of local and foreign properties.

He has obtained a Bachelor degree in Accounting & Finance from Middlesex

University, England and a Master of Science in Management Accounting &

Planning from University Utara Malaysia. He has passed the Diploma in Estate

Agency Examination and the Test of Professional Competence (TPC) as a

licence Real Estate Agent from the Board of Valuers, Appraisers Estate Agents

and Property Managers. He has further his studies in real estate and has

obtained a Master of Real Estate from Universiti Malaya in 2008.

He has more than 20 years working experience in the Real Estate industry. His

career started as a bank executive with a local commercial bank and later

promoted as branch manager. Mr.K.K.Wong has served as branch manager and

various senior positions before he embarked in the real estate agency career.

Mr. K.K.Wong has frequently lecturing subjects such as property taxation,

building technology, investment and valuation, real estate agency practices and

agency laws in Estate Agency Examinations conducted by the Board of Valuers,

Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers at local universities and

colleges since 2004. He is also giving training on property courses to property

agents and negotiators for other estate agency firms. Currently, Mr. KK Wong

has 48 Probationary Estate Agent (PEA) under his direct supervision

His vast experience in banking & finance and real estate industry certainly add

value to his lecture/training.

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