Est. 2019 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia · Company No. 1332902-A
Empower your business through integrated governance, risk, compliance and digital solutions.
Unlock the power of Principled Performance and build a sustainable future. ABMS Consulting partners with organisations across industries to navigate today’s dynamic landscape — through GRC consultation, IT & digital transformation, ISO consultation & training, and talent acquisition services.
Who we are
Educate. Engage. Enlighten.
Established in 2019, ABMS Consulting Sdn Bhd (1332902-A) partners with organisations across industries to navigate an increasingly dynamic business landscape. Headquartered in Malaysia, we provide end-to-end Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) consultation, IT and digital transformation support, and ISO consultancy and training. Our work empowers clients to achieve their objectives, strengthen resilience, mitigate risk, and operate with integrity.
As a member of the United Nations Global Compact Network, ABMS Consulting aligns its strategies and operations with the UN’s principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption — supporting the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through responsible business practices.
The real-time cost of corruption in public procurement
…Estimated cost so far this year · based on OECD, World Bank & UNODC data
Our expertise
Four ways we help organisations build integrity into how they operate
Strengthen your governance framework, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Embrace technological advancements to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and unlock new opportunities.
Equip your team with the knowledge and skills required to achieve and maintain ISO certifications.
Attract, assess, and onboard top talent to build high-performing teams.
Global presence
Malaysia HQ, with dedicated advisory across the region
From our Johor Bahru headquarters, ABMS Consulting supports organisations, regulators and listed companies across Southeast Asia and the Gulf.
Malaysia
Corporate and registered offices in Johor Bahru and Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Singapore
GRCE advisory, ISO training and Johor–Singapore SEZ expansion support.
UAE
Governance and compliance advisory aligned with Dubai D33.
Saudi Arabia
Governance and compliance advisory aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Our partners
An Authorized Silver Partner of PECB Canada
Since 2019, ABMS Consulting has collaborated with PECB Canada, an esteemed certification body, and is a Registered Training Provider with Malaysia’s HRD Corp. We also work alongside UN Women, UN Global Compact Malaysia & Brunei, and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to advance ethical business practices.
See all partnershipsWorking alongside
- PECB Canada — Authorized Silver Partner
- HRD Corp — Registered Training Provider, Malaysia
- UN Global Compact Malaysia & Brunei
- UN Women · UNODC
What clients say
Real feedback from real engagements
“Under Mr. Ashok's guidance I gained a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 37001 standard and honed my skills as an auditor. His real-world examples and interactive sessions were invaluable — I sat the exam with confidence and passed with flying colours.”Jason Francis, Corporate Compliance, Yinson Holdings Berhad
“ABMS Consulting displayed a tremendous level of professionalism, experience and commitment. Ashok's real-life case studies from regional and global industries were crucial to our success in passing the ISO 37001 Lead Auditor examination.”Shahredza Fahmi Amir, Head, ICP Audit, Technology Depository Agency Berhad
“I attended Mr Ashok's ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training. He was pleasant to deal with and never hesitated to provide detailed guidance across the course. I would warmly recommend him to anyone interested in this specialised area of practice.”CH Pang, General Counsel, Asia Pacific, Egis (Hong Kong)
“The PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training focused not only on the standard but beyond it. The brainstorming on real implementation challenges genuinely helped me optimise our Anti-Bribery Management System.”Ho Ega Hosan, Head of Compliance, Centratama Group (Indonesia)
“Ashok has sound expertise in anti-bribery and global organisations — not just fluent in the ISO standard alone. The explanations and examples helped me understand the ISO 37001 requirements far better.”Krisler Ompusunggu, EY Indonesia
“Ashok specially designed the content to equip me with the relevant knowledge on ISO 37001. Several case studies were discussed in the sessions — a real eye-opener.”Si Chun Siang, EY Singapore
“Ashok is an experienced and patient trainer who guided us through our ISO 37001 ABMS Lead Auditor training.”Sharon, Senior Legal Counsel, Singapore
“Ashok has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Anti-Bribery Management Systems. He trained and helped our organisation considerably in our preparation for ISO 37001 certification.”Nazrin Hanif, Senior Manager, Compliance, Malaysia
The man behind it all
Ashok Sarangapani, Founder & CEO
Ashok brings over 26 years of diverse experience across finance, compliance and IT. A 14-year tenure at Puma Energy saw him lead the APAC region’s Compliance & Risk function, designing, implementing and auditing the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System. He is an alumnus of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Austria.
Meet AshokCredentials
- PECB Senior Lead Auditor & Lead Implementer — ISO 37001 · 37301 · 37101 · 42001
- PECB Certified Trainer
- CCEP-I · CFCS · GRCA · LIFA
- Fellow, Institute of Cost Accountants of India
- 14 years leading APAC Compliance & Risk at Puma Energy
Talk to a practitioner
Bring an active mandate, an open question, or a draft policy you want reviewed.
Whether you are facing the CIDB G7 deadline, building a Section 17A defence, or preparing for an ISO 37001 audit — start with a direct conversation, not a sales pitch.