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New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
SPM flag error: Disciplinary action taken against officers
PUTRAJAYA: The government has identified the individuals responsible for the error involving the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the SPM examination results analysis report. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the individuals were categorised into two groups — those in the DG48 grade and below, and those in DG48 and above. "Action has been — and will continue to be — taken against all individuals involved," he told reporters at the conclusion of the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling Jakarta Statement. He said the Education Ministry's disciplinary board is handling cases involving lower-grade officers, while the Public Service Department (PSD) is overseeing investigations and disciplinary proceedings for senior officers. "For those at the DG48 level and above, action is being taken under the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993," he added. Shamsul said the Education Ministry had submitted its report, and the matter is now under the PSD's purview.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Azam Baki urges strong oversight and public accountability for effective anti-corruption efforts
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said it was not enough for anti-corruption bodies to be free from interference if they were not worthy of the people's confidence. He said Malaysia's experience showed that institutional independence must go hand in hand with strong oversight and public accountability. Azam also said that Malaysia's adoption of Article 36 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which calls for independent anti-corruption bodies, was guided by the Jakarta Statement on Principles for Anti-Corruption Agencies. 'At MACC, we have embraced these principles not only in form but in substance. Our framework of five independent oversight committees ensures that MACC remains answerable to the public while protecting our operational independence,' he said in his speech at the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling Jakarta Statement here today. Also present were Indonesia Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief commissioner Setyo Budianto and representatives from Austria, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Timor Leste, Mongolia, and Hong Kong. Azam also called on governments to guarantee institutional autonomy, civil society to serve as partners in accountability, and the private sector to uphold ethical practices. 'This conference is not merely an academic exercise, it is a call for collective action; for governments to guarantee institutional autonomy free from political interference; for civil society to serve as vigilant partners in accountability; for the private sector to uphold ethical practices and reject corruption; and for regional bodies to build resilient frameworks for collaboration and knowledge-sharing,' he stressed. Azam emphasised that the Jakarta Statement was not just a set of ideals but a roadmap for action, and anti-corruption efforts must be institutionalised, professionalised, and shielded from politicisation to achieve lasting success. He said MACC was committed to advancing legislative reforms to strengthen institutional safeguards, capacity-building initiatives to equip officers with future-ready skills, and enhanced regional and international cooperation to dismantle corruption networks. He also said the MACC will adopt digital innovation, including artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, to uncover hidden financial crimes. Azam added that the MACC would also continue to uphold the spirit of Malaysia MADANI, embedding integrity, accountability, and social justice at the heart of governance.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Azam Baki urges strong oversight and public accountability
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said it was not enough for anti-corruption bodies to be free from interference if they were not worthy of the people's confidence. He said Malaysia's experience showed that institutional independence must go hand in hand with strong oversight and public accountability. Azam also said that Malaysia's adoption of Article 36 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which calls for independent anti-corruption bodies, was guided by the Jakarta Statement on Principles for Anti-Corruption Agencies. 'At MACC, we have embraced these principles not only in form but in substance. Our framework of five independent oversight committees ensures that MACC remains answerable to the public while protecting our operational independence,' he said in his speech at the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling Jakarta Statement here today. Also present were Indonesia Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief commissioner Setyo Budianto and representatives from Austria, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Timor Leste, Mongolia, and Hong Kong. Azam also called on governments to guarantee institutional autonomy, civil society to serve as partners in accountability, and the private sector to uphold ethical practices. 'This conference is not merely an academic exercise, it is a call for collective action; for governments to guarantee institutional autonomy free from political interference; for civil society to serve as vigilant partners in accountability; for the private sector to uphold ethical practices and reject corruption; and for regional bodies to build resilient frameworks for collaboration and knowledge-sharing,' he stressed. Azam emphasised that the Jakarta Statement was not just a set of ideals but a roadmap for action, and anti-corruption efforts must be institutionalised, professionalised, and shielded from politicisation to achieve lasting success. He said MACC was committed to advancing legislative reforms to strengthen institutional safeguards, capacity-building initiatives to equip officers with future-ready skills, and enhanced regional and international cooperation to dismantle corruption networks. He also said the MACC will adopt digital innovation, including artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, to uncover hidden financial crimes. Azam added that the MACC would also continue to uphold the spirit of Malaysia MADANI, embedding integrity, accountability, and social justice at the heart of governance.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] MACC probe into Ismail Sabri ongoing, scheduled to record another statement [WATCH]
PUTRAJAYA: The investigation into former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's asset declaration is not over yet, as he is scheduled to give another statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the probe involving the Bera member of Parliament is still in its early stages, with only about 15 to 20 per cent of the investigation process completed so far. "Ismail Sabri would be called in again within the next two weeks, as several documents had been requested from him. "The case is still ongoing, and this time it relates to his asset declaration. Investigations involving asset declarations do take time. "It is his responsibility, as someone who was issued a notice, to explain the source of his assets to satisfy us as the issuing agency," he told reporters when met at the sidelines of the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling Jakarta Statement. He also said the MACC still needed to verify whether the declared assets were accurate. "The important part is for us to ensure that what was declared is true or not," he said. Last Thursday, Ismail Sabri went to the graft busters to have his statement recorded, following a series of earlier visits. Previously, Ismail Sabri had declared his assets to the MACC on Feb 10 and was questioned by the commission on Feb 19. It was reported earlier that the Bera member of Parliament is being investigated for corruption and money laundering involving the expenditure and procurement of funds for the promotion and publicity of the Keluarga Malaysia programme during his tenure from Aug 2021 to Nov 2022. The case is being investigated under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 as well as the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. On March 3, it was reported that Ismail Sabri is a suspect in the corruption and money laundering investigation, following the discovery of approximately RM170 million in cash in various currencies and 16 kilograms of gold bars in a safe house during an MACC raid. The MACC also reportedly froze 13 bank accounts to assist in the investigation.
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New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] MACC to release Sabah video report within a week
PUTRAJAYA: The forensic report on the 10 video recordings involving Sabah state assemblymen will be released in about a week. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the investigation is taking slightly longer due to the number of videos involved. "It's not just one video; there are 10, and each needs to be carefully reviewed. We must ensure fairness in the process, as any oversight could lead to questions about the fairness of the probe," he told reporters when met at the sidelines of the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling Jakarta Statement. Last week, Azam said the forensic unit is conducting a thorough analysis of all 10 video recordings and that eight individuals were already called in to give their statement. ( Earlier, on April 10, the MACC chief commissioner confirmed that the 10 video recordings submitted to graft busters, allegedly linked to corruption involving Sabah assemblymen, were under analysis. He said the review must be as thorough as that carried out on eight earlier videos published by a news portal. He also said investigations into the eight assemblymen and another individual would continue, even though the authenticity of the videos has yet to be verified.
