MACC chief responds to criticism against Tiong, affirms ministerial responsibility in combating corruption
In response to the recent criticism faced by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing over the incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki said it is a ministerial responsibility to combat corruption. Azam expressed his positive stance on the exposure of alleged corrupt […]
Divisive forces not welcome in Sarawak
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has described Tan Sri Abdul Hawi Awang’s assertion about non-Muslim and non-Bumiputera being the root of corruption as a very narrow opinion. He said the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) president’s remarks totally does not represent Sarawak. “This (Hadi’s remarks) is not what Sarawak came for during […]
STB reaffirms pledge to fight corruption
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has joined nationwide efforts to combat corruption by reaffirming its pledge not to commit corrupt acts and create a corruption-free environment. The pledge, included in its Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) and Corruption Risk Management (CRM) plan unveiled in conjunction with the board’s Integrity Day, is also extended […]
Integrity will give civil servants better image: Karim
KUCHING: All ministries and agencies in Sarawak are demonstrating a serious commitment to ensuring strong corporate governance to fight against corruption and push the integrity agenda forward. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak Tourism Board’s (STB) core values, E.P.I.C which stands for Excellence, Professionalism, Integrity […]
Tourism body committed to stamping out corruption
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is committed to good governance practices and integrity. According to its chairman Dennis Ngau, STB’s core values — E.P.I.C (Excellence, Professionalism, Integrity and Caring) — were very much in line with the state government’s call for statutory bodies to develop their respective Organisational Anti-Corruption Plans (OACP). “The […]
Five priority areas identified
BY DANIA ERRISSYA ISMAILI KUCHING: The Kuching Division Administration has identified five areas of priority in its Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP). Kuching Resident Sherrina Hussaini added that the OACP was developed for both short and long term, including the five-year transition period. She was speaking at the soft launching of Kuching Division Administration OACP here […]
Inculcate integrity in kindergartens
BINTULU: Efforts to inculcate cultural and moral values among children should be sown when they attend preschool classes. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said this was because the youth are the next generation who would take on the task of leading the state and country. “The nurturing of […]
Maintaining integrity for success of projects
KUCHING: Integrity is a highly valued trait, and community leaders as well as members of the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) have been told to maintain it. Assistant Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said community leaders, village chiefs and JKKK members played a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation of development projects […]
