RM1.18mil rewards paid to 652 civil servants for reporting bribery
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM1.18 million in rewards was given to 652 civil servants who reported attempts to give or receive bribes between 2012 and 2025, in recognition of their role in helping combat corruption.
According to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, RM1.18 million in rewards was distributed to 652 civil servants between 2012 and 2025 for reporting bribes. Of these, 529 individuals received cash rewards and certificates of appreciation, while 123 were acknowledged for their commitment to fighting corruption.
Abd Halim chaired the 15th Recognition Assessment Panel Meeting for Civil Servants Reporting Bribery Offers or Receipt of Bribes, attended by MACC deputy chief commissioner Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, Deputy Head of Prosecution Division II Kamal Baharin Omar, and MACC Investigation Division senior director Hafaz Nazar. Four agencies led the recipients, with the police accounting for 437 awards, followed by the Immigration Department with 64, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency with 33, and the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry with 21.
For 2026, 54 new candidates from four enforcement agencies submitted 30 investigation papers and attempted bribes totaling RM304,621. All candidates passed MACC's integrity screening and police criminal record checks. High-profile cases included a Polis officer who rejected a RM200,000 bribe and a case in Johor involving a RM45,000 bribe rejection.
Civil servants must meet strict criteria to qualify, including lodging an official report and providing full cooperation throughout investigations. The recognition aims to strengthen integrity within the public service and combat corruption.
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