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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Input of MaCoS important to combat corruption
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will use the results of the 2024 Study on Corruption in Malaysia (MaCoS) as an important reference in formulating comprehensive initiatives and actions to combat corruption in the country. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the findings and recommendations of the study would be reviewed involving the main parts of the MACC through three core strategies, namely operations, prevention and education. "The implementation of this study is one of the MACC's initiatives in assessing the achievements over the past 58 years in upholding the anti-corruption agenda, and it will serve as a reference for all parties and help improve the corruption prevention plan," he said in a statement after attending the MaCoS study report presentation here today. He said a continuous approach also needs to be formulated to ensure that corruption prevention strategies and efforts can be implemented consistently and with high impact, including through more effective education promotion campaigns to the community. Azam said the main findings of the study would be presented to the National Governance Committee (JTK) and the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN) meetings, and it also functions as a complement to the Corruption Perception Index by providing a true picture of the corruption situation in the country. The MaCoS 2024 study is a collaboration between the Department of Statistics Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Pakarunding Sdn Bhd. Commenting further, Azam said MACC agreed with the study's recommendations and was willing to explore new approaches such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and digitalisation to achieve the vision of making Malaysia a corruption-free country.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Input of MaCoS important to combat corruption
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will use the results of the 2024 Study on Corruption in Malaysia (MaCoS) as an important reference in formulating comprehensive initiatives and actions to combat corruption in the country. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the findings and recommendations of the study would be reviewed involving the main parts of the MACC through three core strategies, namely operations, prevention and education. 'The implementation of this study is one of the MACC's initiatives in assessing the achievements over the past 58 years in upholding the anti-corruption agenda, and it will serve as a reference for all parties and help improve the corruption prevention plan,' he said in a statement after attending the MaCoS study report presentation here today. He said a continuous approach also needs to be formulated to ensure that corruption prevention strategies and efforts can be implemented consistently and with high impact, including through more effective education promotion campaigns to the community. Azam said the main findings of the study would be presented to the National Governance Committee (JTK) and the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN) meetings, and it also functions as a complement to the Corruption Perception Index by providing a true picture of the corruption situation in the country. The MaCoS 2024 study is a collaboration between the Department of Statistics Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Pakarunding Sdn Bhd. Commenting further, Azam said MACC agreed with the study's recommendations and was willing to explore new approaches such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and digitalisation to achieve the vision of making Malaysia a corruption-free country.
Barnama
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Input Of MaCoS Important To Combat Corruption
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will use the results of the 2024 Study on Corruption in Malaysia (MaCoS) as an important reference in formulating comprehensive initiatives and actions to combat corruption in the country. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the findings and recommendations of the study would be reviewed involving the main parts of the MACC through three core strategies, namely operations, prevention and education. 'The implementation of this study is one of the MACC's initiatives in assessing the achievements over the past 58 years in upholding the anti-corruption agenda, and it will serve as a reference for all parties and help improve the corruption prevention plan,' he said in a statement after attending the MaCoS study report presentation here today.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MACC conducts study to deepen understanding of corruption trends
PUTRAJAYA: The Resident Module of the Malaysian Corruption Study (MaCoS), conducted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), has enabled the commission to gain deeper insights into the characteristics of corruption from multiple perspectives. Its Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman said the study was aimed at gathering information on the experiences of residents when interacting with both the public and private sectors. MaCoS is one of MACC's initiatives to strengthen Malaysia's position in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with the aim of reaching 25th place by 2033, as outlined in the Madani Economy framework. "The findings of the study enable MACC to understand the characteristics of corruption in terms of at-risk population groups, the types of public servants and private sector workers involved, high-risk administrative procedures, types of corruption solicited, main reasons for paying bribes, consequences of accepting or rejecting bribes, among others. "Additionally, the study's questions also relate to awareness, knowledge, and perspectives on corruption," he said during his speech while chairing the MaCoS Steering Committee Meeting Vol. 2 at the MACC headquarters. During the meeting, the Statistics Department (DOSM) also presented the operational report and findings of the MaCoS Population Module Study. The department conducted the face-to-face study from March 1 to June 14, 2024, involving 15,000 respondents. Azmi said the evidence-based findings from this corruption experience study are expected to complement the CPI results, which are based solely on public perceptions of corruption. Also present were MACC Director of the Community Education Division Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong, MACC Director of the Integrity Management Division Lim Bee Kean, Deputy Chief Statistician of the Social and Technical Development Programme Nazaria Baharudin; Head of the Integrity and Ombudsman Unit at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Tengku Elmi Azlina Tengku Muda; and the UKM consulting team, Pakarunding Sdn Bhd.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MaCoS offers new approach to tackle corruption effectively
PUTRAJAYA: The operational report and findings of The Malaysian Corruption Study (MaCoS) Population Module presented by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and its consultant team has opened a new dimension in understanding corruption challenges in the country. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman said the comprehensive study focused on citizens' experiences when dealing with both public and private sectors, along with various aspects related to corrupt practices. 'Through this study, the MACC can identify at-risk population groups, types of involved public officials and private sector workers, administrative procedures prone to corruption, forms of solicited bribes, as well as reasons and consequences for accepting or rejecting corrupt offers,' he said in a statement today. The study also measured public awareness, knowledge and perceptions regarding corruption issues, providing MACC with comprehensive insights to develop more effective prevention strategies. The report was presented during the 2nd MaCoS Steering Committee Meeting for 2025 at MACC headquarters yesterday, attended by key agencies and academic figures. During the meeting, DOSM delivered the operational report while research findings were presented by consultants from UKM Pakarunding Sdn Bhd to attendees, which included MACC's Community Education Division Director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong, Agency Integrity Management Division Director Lim Bee Kean, and DOSM's Deputy Chief Statistician for Social and Technical Development Nazaria Baharudin. National University of Malaysia's Integrity and Ombudsman Unit Head, Tengku Elmi Azlina Tengku Muda was also present. The MaCoS study, involving 15,000 respondents, was conducted from March 1 to June 14 last year. According to Azmi, the study represents one of MACC's key initiatives to improve Malaysia's position to 25th place in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by 2033, aligning with the sixth benchmark of the MADANI Economic framework. 'These evidence-based findings from actual public experiences should complement existing CPI data which has traditionally relied solely on public perceptions of corruption,' he added.
