Unit integriti perlu jadi rakan strategik, bukan sekadar urus aduan

Johari Abdul, Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, emphasized the importance of strengthening the Integrity Unit within every organization as a frontline defense against corruption and poor governance. He stated that the unit should not merely handle complaints or take action after misconduct has occurred, but should instead act as a strategic partner to senior management.

This approach allows for earlier risk identification, improvement of system weaknesses, and the establishment of an integrity culture within the organization. Abdul pointed out that when institutions are robust, governance is effective, and integrity is woven into the organizational culture, opportunities for corruption are significantly reduced.

During a session at the 5th National Congress on Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption in Putrajaya's International Convention Centre (PICC), he reiterated that the success of the Integrity Unit should not be measured solely by the number of successful interventions. Instead, the primary measure of success is its ability to prevent misconduct from occurring in the first place.

Abdul explained that greater achievement is achieved when risks are identified earlier, system weaknesses are rectified, and an integrity culture becomes an inherent part of the organization's DNA.