MACC, National Audit Depart ink note to wipe out corruption
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the National Audit Department (JAN) will continue to step up cooperation in the fight against corruption and improve the governance of government agencies. In a joint statement yesterday, MACC and JAN said the collaboration was sealed via a new Note of Cooperation signed by MACC chief commissioner and Auditor-General Datuk Wan […]
Media, MACC unite against corruption
KUCHING: The Cakna Rasuah: SPRM Bersama Media Sarawak Programme has been launched to foster a strategic partnership between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and local media outlets. Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) chairman Ronnie Teo said that both the MACC and the media can leverage their respective strengths and expertise to form a more powerful […]
Dr Sim proposes anti-graft system for good governance
MIRI: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said an anti-bribery management system should be introduced to local councils to achieve good governance. He said the councils are part of the government machinery and with good standards, people will look up to the councils and “feel the trust, transparency and security”. “We need to […]
SUPP calls out DAP on its anti-corruption slogan
KUCHING: It is a disgrace that Democratic Action Party (DAP) still went ahead and announced their decision to negotiate with MUDA to join the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang branch secretary Tnay Li Ping said that DAP, who wants to appear as “clean” and against corruption are in cahoots […]
Rep admits to PH’s shortcomings
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has admitted Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) shortcomings in not meeting the voters’ high expectations during their 22-month in power as the federal government. “I am here to admit first and foremost, in those 22 months, we were not a perfect government but we were a better government than Barisan […]
Teach integrity from primary school, says PBM
KUCHING: The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course should also be introduced at school, said Parti Bersatu Malaysia secretary-general Nor Hizwan Ahmad. He said while the course is being made compulsory in all higher learning institutions (IPTs) starting next year, the Education Ministry should also look into introducing the subject in primary schools. “This is because it […]
SEDC adopts new system to fight corruption
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and its subsidiaries will be adopting the Anti-Bribery Management System to fight corruption and to strengthen corporate governance. SEDC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Husain said the system would complement existing internal policies to better address issues related to malpractices detected within the organisation. “The initiative is part of […]
MACC studies proposal to put Section 17A on hold
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is scrutinising a proposal to suspend the implementation of Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 which should be carried out on June 1. MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki said this was due to demands especially from companies that were not prepared for the appropriate […]
