The Level of Knowledge of Corporate Governance in Federal Statutory Bodies in Malaysia

This research examines the level of knowledge of corporate governance in Malaysian Federal Statutory Bodies (FSB). Questionnaire survey was used to test and to acquire sincere admission regarding respondents‟ knowledge on concept, principles and practices of corporate governance. The results demonstrate that the population of FSB is at below average level of knowledge of corporate governance, while their sincere admission is at good level of knowledge of corporate governance. There is a tendency for population to admit that they are more knowledgeable than they really are. At the same time, they place high rating on training in order to update their knowledge and practices of governance in public sector.