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The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
MACC strengthens ties with Sarawak Ombudsman for governance
KUCHING: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) reaffirmed its commitment to backing the Sarawak Ombudsman in improving governance and integrity. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki stated that collaboration, including officer secondment and knowledge-sharing, began before the Ombudsman's formation. 'Before the establishment of the Ombudsman, we had sent our officers to hold engagement sessions and for benchmarking in several countries,' he said. Azam added that MACC officers with integrity expertise are already assisting the Sarawak Ombudsman. He made these remarks after meeting the Sarawak Premier at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi. The Sarawak Ombudsman Bill 2023 was passed on Nov 20, 2023, allowing public complaints against maladministration in state agencies. The bill seeks to improve transparency, accountability, and public service efficiency. Azam highlighted the uniqueness of Sarawak's Ombudsman compared to other Malaysian states. 'Only Sarawak has its own Ombudsman, serving as a dedicated oversight body for governance,' he noted. - Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
MACC Continues Support, Cooperation With Sarawak Ombudsman
GENERAL KUCHING, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will continue to support the Sarawak Ombudsman in its efforts to enhance governance and integrity within the state administration. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said assistance and cooperation, including the sharing of expertise and the secondment of officers, had begun even before the Sarawak Ombudsman was established. 'Before the establishment of the Ombudsman, we had sent our officers to hold engagement sessions and for benchmarking in several countries (to study their Ombudsman models). 'Our officers with expertise in integrity have also been seconded to the Sarawak Ombudsman, and we will continue this collaborative effort,' he told reporters after paying a courtesy visit on Sarawak Premier at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi here today. On Nov 20, 2023, the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly passed the Sarawak Ombudsman Bill 2023, enabling the public to report cases of maladministration involving state public service agencies. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in government agencies while ensuring the presence of checks and balances and enabling improvements in public service delivery and procedures. Meanwhile, Azam said the establishment of the Sarawak Ombudsman was important as it provided a dedicated platform to monitor issues related to governance and administrative ethics. 'If we look at other states in Malaysia, they do not have their own Ombudsman; only Sarawak does. This Ombudsman is a good platform because it is a specific body that oversees matters related to governance in government administration,' he said. --BERNAMA
