Upon reaching the Office of Finance Minister, one could see some banting banners on ‘No-gift policy’ prominently put up at strategical places within the Ministry. As we begin to settle down, a social media viral went wild that the YB Transport Minister has declined a smartphone presented to[…]

Corruption is not only cancerous but it is also unethical, immoral, and illegal in many creeds, communities, cultures, civilizations and countries. Corruption hurts economies, people, and governments. It needs to be stopped. Individuals, private organizations, intergovernmental organizations, civil societies and even some governments have attempted to combat, curb,[…]

Happy International Workers’ Day or Labour Day! International Labour Day is a celebration of the economic and social achievements of workers. Labour Day is celebrated every year across the world on 1st May to spread awareness about the rights and opportunities of every Labour which they should get[…]

On 25 September 2015, 193 United Nations Member States unanimously adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, to end poverty by 2030, protect the planet, ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity, and[…]

In the month of June 2018, I am honoured to share about the latest updates on ISO 37001:2016 Anti-bribery Management System not only at the 11th. Anti-Corruption Compliance China Summit 2018 in Beijing, China but also at the 6th Anti-Corruption Compliance Asia Pacific Summit 2018 in Singapore. This[…]

At long last! The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill 2018 was presented in the first Meeting of the sixth Session of thirteen Parliament sitting on March 26, 2018. The main thrust of this Amendment Bill is to introduce Section 17A into MACC Act. The Section 17A, “Offence by[…]

We might be questioning or asking ourselves, once again, whether or not we have the strength, energy and enthusiasm or willpower to curb, combat and curtailing corruption. But at the very least, we are going to celebrate the United Nations International Anti-corruption Day on 09 December 2018 to[…]

In September 2018, seems to be a busy but fruitful month for me. Not only that I have the great opportunity to attend the 4th. International Anti-corruption Academy (IACA) Regional Summer Program (East and Southeast Asia) in Beijing, China from 9th – 16th September 2018, but also having[…]

THE National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 (NACP) which is aimed at fully addressing governance, integrity and anti-corruption measures will be launched by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on January 31, 2019. NACP has 115 initiatives, all aimed at curbing, combating and curtailing corruption in Malaysia. Generally, national anti-corruption[…]