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Barnama
18-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MACC Shares Strategic Approach To Combat Large-Scale Corruption At MICGI 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) shared its strategic approach to combating large-scale corruption at Malaysia's International Conference on Governance and Integrity (MICGI) 2025, held here on Tuesday. The commission said its Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, outlined several strategies including intelligence gathering through technology, forensic evidence collection, and asset recovery involving misappropriated funds transferred abroad. During the conference, he highlighted the threats of cyber corruption and money laundering through cryptocurrency, and stressed the need to strengthen the seizure of digital assets. "He also emphasised the importance of policy reforms, the establishment of domestic and international special task forces, as well as the implementation of Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, which introduces corporate liability for organisations," it said in a statement today. The MACC added that Mohamad Zamri also underscored the need to enhance enforcement against foreign bribery to safeguard national sovereignty and the integrity of Malaysian businesses at the global level. "The MACC's aggressive efforts in fighting corruption through the government's whole-of-government approach contribute to financial security, investor confidence, and the preservation of the nation's reputation. "Through this conference, the MACC reaffirms its commitment to strengthening integrity, tackling large-scale corruption, and expanding international cooperation in the interest of national sovereignty and economic growth," the statement added. The international conference was organised by the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department, in collaboration with the International Anti-Corruption Academy and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The event, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was attended by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MACC pushes for global anti-graft cooperation, policy reforms
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) shared its strategic approach to combating large-scale corruption at Malaysia's International Conference on Governance and Integrity (MICGI) 2025, held here on Tuesday. The commission said its Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, outlined several strategies including intelligence gathering through technology, forensic evidence collection, and asset recovery involving misappropriated funds transferred abroad. During the conference, he highlighted the threats of cyber corruption and money laundering through cryptocurrency, and stressed the need to strengthen the seizure of digital assets. "He also emphasised the importance of policy reforms, the establishment of domestic and international special task forces, as well as the implementation of Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, which introduces corporate liability for organisations," it said in a statement today. It said Mohamad Zamri also underscored the need to enhance enforcement against foreign bribery to safeguard national sovereignty and the integrity of Malaysian businesses at the global level. "The MACC's aggressive efforts in fighting corruption through the government's whole-of-government approach contribute to financial security, investor confidence, and the preservation of the nation's reputation. "Through this conference, the MACC reaffirms its commitment to strengthening integrity, tackling large-scale corruption, and expanding international cooperation in the interest of national sovereignty and economic growth," the statement added. The international conference was organised by the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department, in collaboration with the International Anti-Corruption Academy and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The event, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was attended by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. – Bernama
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MACC outlines strategies to combat large-scale corruption at MICGI 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detailed its strategic approach to tackling large-scale corruption at the Malaysia International Conference on Governance and Integrity (MICGI) 2025. The event, held here, saw MACC's Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin outlining key measures to enhance enforcement and policy reforms. Mohamad Zamri highlighted intelligence gathering through technology, forensic evidence collection, and asset recovery as critical strategies. He also addressed emerging threats like cyber corruption and money laundering via cryptocurrency, stressing the need for stronger digital asset seizure mechanisms. 'He also emphasised the importance of policy reforms, the establishment of domestic and international special task forces, as well as the implementation of Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, which introduces corporate liability for organisations,' the MACC stated. The commission underscored the necessity of combating foreign bribery to protect national sovereignty and the integrity of Malaysian businesses globally. 'The MACC's aggressive efforts in fighting corruption through the government's whole-of-government approach contribute to financial security, investor confidence, and the preservation of the nation's reputation,' the statement added. Organised by the Prime Minister's Department's Legal Affairs Division in collaboration with international bodies, the conference was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and attended by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. - Bernama
