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The Sun
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
MOE and MACC boost integrity culture with CeIO programme
PUTRAJAYA: The Certified Integrity Officer (CeIO) programme remains a key initiative in fostering integrity governance, particularly within Malaysia's education sector. Ministry of Education (MOE) Secretary-General Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim emphasised that the programme is a strategic investment in building internal capacity to combat corruption and malpractice. Since 2022, the collaboration between MOE and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) under MACC has played a crucial role in promoting integrity and good governance. 'This partnership goes beyond conventional training. It adopts a systematic and targeted approach to produce credible, integrity-driven officers capable of managing compliance and corruption prevention,' said Aminuddin. The recent Public Sector CeIO Programme in Negeri Sembilan saw participation from 55 ministry officers nationwide. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman highlighted the role of CeIOs in driving corruption prevention and integrity-based governance. Azmi noted that the programme, launched in 2009, has accredited 2,851 officers to date. 'Their effectiveness in ensuring a transparent and accountable public service is vital in achieving Malaysia's goal of ranking among the top 25 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index by 2033,' he added. – Bernama
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MAG earns Malaysia's first airline anti-bribery ISO certification
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has become the first airline group in the country to receive the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification, reflecting its commitment to tackling bribery, fraud, and corruption. MAG said the certification process received strong backing from its board of directors and group executive committee, and involved a comprehensive corruption risk assessment, the establishment of a dedicated Working Group Committee, and the creation of the ABMS framework. "This was complemented by 16 training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns rolled out across key business functions to embed the principles of integrity throughout the organisation," it added. The certification covers group-level functions related to governance, risk, compliance, sustainability, and leadership, with established controls to mitigate bribery risks in key areas such as procurement, vendor relations, and third-party dealings. The aviation group also said it maintains a publicly accessible whistleblowing platform, providing a safe and confidential channel for reporting any suspected misconduct. "Within the organisation, the group business integrity unit currently has two certified integrity officers (CeIOs), with plans to certify more personnel across departments to ensure the ABMS is sustained and embedded throughout the group," it said. MAG said it plans to gradually extend the certification to cover additional business pillars and entities, aiming to build a business ecosystem rooted in integrity and ethical practices at every level. Its group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said a strong anti-bribery system needs to be led from the highest level of leadership. "This certification is not just a formality, it is a firm declaration of our zero-tolerance stance against bribery, fraud, and corruption. "ISO 37001 reinforces the controls we have built into every part of our operations, from procurement and policymaking to how we engage with partners, be it in Malaysia or our international offices," he said. Izham stated that the certification is a clear reflection of MAG's dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity and its responsibility in swiftly addressing any breaches of compliance. He said trust and good governance are essential and not optional as they form the backbone of a sustainable aviation industry, and this achievement reinforces MAG's leadership in that area.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
586 0fficers Accredited As CeIOs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) – A total of 586 officers from the public sector, government-linked companies (GLCs) and the private sector were accredited as Certified Integrity Officers (CeIOs) at the 11th Certified Integrity Officers Convocation Ceremony 2025 at the Tun Dr Ismail Hall, World Trade Centre (WTC) here today. The ceremony, organised by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), was officiated by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. The MACC, in a statement, said the officers concerned were accredited as CEIOs after they completed the four main modules of the CeIO Programme carried out in 2023 and 2024. The modules are Integrity and Legal Management; Complaints Management, Detection and Verification and Discipline; Compliance, Strengthening Integrity and Governance; and Formation of Integrity Plans and Corruption Risk Management. The CeIO Programme was introduced in 2010 following the Prime Minister's Directive No. 1 of 2009 to strengthen governance and integrity in the public and private sectors, as well as GLCs. To date, a total of 2,851 officers have been trained. 'The role of Certified Integrity Officers is to plan, implement and monitor the effectiveness of integrity programmes. They also serve as catalysts in fostering a culture of integrity and in preventing corruption, malpractice, and abuse of power among civil servants,' the statement said. The convocation ceremony was also attended by Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Murshid Diraja Dr Juanda Jaya and MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professionalism), Datuk Indera Junipah Wandi. Meanwhile, Azam, in his keynote address, emphasised that the CelO programme is more than just a training initiative; it also represents the nation's long-term strategic investment in establishing a transparent, ethical, and corruption-free system of governance.
