MACC steps up anti-graft drive under 13MP
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the emphasis on governance, integrity, and accountability in the 13MP aligns with the agency's commitment to tackling corruption and abuse of power in a more comprehensive manner.
"The MACC will continue to intensify efforts to combat corruption, leakages, and abuse of power by boosting operational capacity, forensic investigations, asset recovery, and preventive measures.
"Focus will also be placed on integrity education among the public to instil a lasting culture of integrity," he said in a statement today.
Azam said the main goal is to produce a society that is principled and resilient in rejecting corruption.
"The MACC understands the people's expectations and will carry out this trust to the best of its ability to make Malaysia corruption-free and to strengthen the nation's economy.
"The MACC also stands firmly with the government and the people in realising the aspirations of the 13MP, to ensure the country's socio-economic development remains sustainable and benefits the people fairly and equitably."
Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on ensuring transparent, agile and decisive service delivery from civil servants.
He said this would be achieved through reforms centred on institutionalising an efficient and effective government, delivering people-centric services, strengthening fiscal resilience, and ensuring impactful spending on targeted groups.
"Integrity and accountability must be embedded across the board — not only among civil servants or enforcement agencies, but also across all sectors, including the private sector, statutory bodies, GLCs, GLICs, and civil society organisations.
"The Madani government is committed to strengthening the governance ecosystem through legal and institutional reforms, including in Parliament," he said when tabling the 13MP in the Dewan Rakyat.
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