Resilient Malaysia can recover from corruption, polarised race-relations
KUCHING: There is reason to be optimistic over the prospect of Malaysia views political observer Datuk Peter Minos. The veteran politician, who lived through the formation of Malaysia in 1963 as a 14-year-old said while things isn’t as smooth sailing as the people would have liked due to corruption, polarisation and unjust treatment to the […]
State civil service on digital journey
KUCHING: The Sarawak civil service is vigorously undergoing digital transformation to achieve world-class status and capability while placing high importance on integrity and accountability. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said having a world-class delivery system cannot go without the element of transparency and good governance. “The government sector is often perceived by […]
People’s determination key success to a corruption-free society
KUALA LUMPUR: The key success to a corruption-free nation lies in the people’s determination to rid society of the scourge of corruption, said International Movement for a Just World (JUST) president Dr Chandra Muzaffar. He said a change of government would not guarantee that the new leadership would refrain from corruption and other misdeeds, however, […]
‘Silent killer’ of civil servants’ credibility
PUTRAJAYA: Corruption and power abuse among civil servants in the country is like cancer, that is feared will slowly damage the government institution. Based on statistics by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for 2015 until October this year, a total of 2,607 civil servants were arrested for corrupt practices. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention) Datuk […]
Call to report bribe offer
KUCHING: Combating corruption can enhance the image and credibility of local authorities. Therefore, members of the local authorities are urged to report bribes offered by any parties to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). “We have to give a clear message to the people that there is no price to pay for our dignity in executing […]
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 […]
Transparent and corruption-free
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will not lag behind in the efforts to achieve a virtuous, ethical and integrity-driven society. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said it has always been the state’s vision to build a transparent and corruption-free state within Malaysia. “Sarawak is very serious in uplifting the integrity of its […]
