Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) welcomes the statement from Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Government of Malaysia reporting that five sub-strategies outlined in the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) was achieved last year. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in our collective fight against corruption and our journey towards a more transparent and accountable governance system.
These strategies are crucial in strengthening the integrity of our institutions, enhancing public trust, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability across all sectors. However, all the agencies and ministries concerned should monitor regularly on the effectiveness of implementing these five (5) strategies as this should not be just a “tick in the box” exercise, said Dr Muhammad Mohan, president of TI-Malaysia.
Completing five sub-strategies under the NACS are commendable over the last 6 months. However, in the spirit of transparency and accountability, TI-M urges the Public Services Department, National Audit Department, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Home Affairs to update their respective websites to provide clear and accessible evidence on the achievements of these sub-strategies since they are considered the lead agencies in achieving the said sub-strategies. This step is essential to ensure that the public can verify and understand the progress made, thereby reinforcing the credibility of the efforts undertaken.
We believe that by making this information readily available, the government can further demonstrate its commitment to transparency and accountability, and inspire greater public confidence in our anti-corruption initiatives.
We urge all other government agencies and ministries to work hard to execute the remaining 55 other sub-strategies and ensure the effective implementation of these strategies and report on the same, transparently, and regularly.
TI-M will continue to support and monitor the progress of the implementation of the NACS sub-strategies. We urge the government to continue the effort of completing all 60 sub-strategies in line with the Prime Minister’s goal of improving Malaysia’s ranking in the Corruptions Perceptions Index (CPI) to top 25 within the next ten years.
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