Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Committee Boosts Transparency, Calls for Civil Society Collaboration
The Special Committee on Corruption (JKmR) has been actively reviewing and enhancing Malaysia's anti-corruption strategies. In a recent meeting, the committee discussed improvements to its annual report, evaluated MACC's performance, and called for stronger collaboration with civil society and academia.
JKmR's 2025 meeting focused on boosting transparency and performance measurement in its own annual report. The committee also assessed MACC's annual performance reports from 2021 to 2024, examining enforcement progress, preventive initiatives, and integrity enhancement.
A site visit to MACC facilities provided JKmR members with a firsthand look at the agency's communication and investigative capabilities. This included tours of the digital forensics lab and MACC.fm studio.
In a significant development, JKmR has proposed increased engagement with civil society and academia in shaping Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts. The NGOs Transparency International and Global Anti-Corruption Alliance have already pledged their participation. By incorporating external feedback, JKmR aims to create a more holistic and inclusive approach to combating corruption.
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