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Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Miti urged to ramp up anti-graft meetings with business community
The Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti) was urged to intensify engagement with businesses and investors on corruption-related issues. This was among the priorities identified in a meeting of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Special Task Force, chaired by Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abdul Bakar in Putrajaya yesterday. In a statement issued after the meeting, the task force said...
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
MITI urged to boost anti-corruption efforts with business community
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has been urged to strengthen collaboration with businesses and investors to address corruption concerns affecting Malaysia's economic growth. The recommendation emerged during a meeting of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Special Task Force, led by Chief Secretary Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abdul Bakar. The task force highlighted the need for MITI to conduct engagement sessions with the business community, including the Special Task Force to Facilitate Business (PEMUDAH), to gather direct feedback on corruption risks. The sessions aim to enhance transparency and trust in Malaysia's governance system. Key reform strategies identified include promoting integrity culture and leveraging technology to combat corruption. Local authorities were also encouraged to lead by example in ethical governance. 'The CPI Special Task Force remains fully committed to strengthening governance and anti-corruption efforts through a whole-of-government approach,' the statement read. Malaysia's improved performance in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, rising 11 spots to 23rd place, was partly attributed to progress in the Bribery and Corruption indicator. The task force hopes these efforts will further elevate Malaysia's CPI ranking, targeting a top-25 global position within a decade. The meeting was attended by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki and CPI task force members. The group was formed to strategise improvements in Malaysia's anti-corruption measures and global perception. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
MITI Urged To Step Up Anti-Corruption Engagement With Business Community
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has been urged to intensify engagement with the business community and investors to gather feedback on corruption-related issues that could impact Malaysia's business and investment prospects. This reform strategy was among key priorities identified during the meeting of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Special Task Force chaired by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abdul Bakar here today. In a statement issued after the meeting, the Task Force said the engagement sessions should also involve the Special Task Force to Facilitate Business (PEMUDAH). Other priority reform strategies identified by the CPI Focus Group include fostering a culture of integrity and adopting technology to combat corruption, with local authorities (PBT) being positioned as role models for other municipal councils. 'The CPI Special Task Force, under the leadership of the Chief Secretary, remains fully committed to strengthening governance and anti-corruption efforts through a whole-of-government approach. 'The Task Force expressed hope that the strategic initiatives it is implementing will positively influence Malaysia's performance in future CPI rankings and bolster public and investor confidence in the nation's governance system,' the statement read. It also noted that Malaysia's performance in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 showed significant improvement, climbing 11 spots from 34th in 2024 to 23rd this year. 'The Bribery and Corruption indicator, which improved by 12 positions, also contributed to the overall rise in Malaysia's competitiveness ranking,' the statement added. The meeting today was attended by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki and members of the CPI Special Task Force.
