Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan 2025-2029 handed over to Chief Minister
Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji (centre) with Victor (third left) and Sawit Kinabalu Integrity and Governance Division team showing the OACP 2025-2029 book. Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor welcomed the Sawit Kinabalu Group's move to introduce the Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) 2025-2029, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the culture of integrity and good governance at all levels of the organisation. 'I encourage all departments and government-linked companies (GLCs) to emulate such approach in reinforcing integrity values and enhancing public trust in government institutions,' he said after receiving the OACP from Sawit Kinabalu Group Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer Datuk Victor Ationg at Menara Kinabalu, Thursday.
Advertisement Hajiji, who is also the Chairman of Sawit Kinabalu, said the OACP is an initiative to create efficient, credible and corruption-free administration. He said the implementation of the OACP should not merely fulfil policy requirements, but it should become a norm in the work culture of GLCs and government agencies. Victor was accompanied by Sawit Kinabalu Group's Integrity and Governance Division team. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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