AI, intelligence-led probes and fair enforcement: MACC’s five priorities at 59
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Nearly six decades into its fight against corruption, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission...
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) marked its 59th anniversary by outlining five leadership priorities to guide its work. Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman emphasized the importance of integrity, fair and equitable enforcement, proactive prevention, technology adoption, and transparency and public trust. Integrity, he stressed, is the cornerstone of the fight against corruption and cannot be compromised in any circumstance.
Fair enforcement, which includes the recent suspension of requiring orange lock-up attire for individuals under probe, ensures that firm action against corruption is balanced with respect for due process. In proactive prevention, MACC's Governance Investigation Division (BPT) examines public bodies' practices, systems, and procedures to identify and mitigate potential corruption risks.
The fourth priority focuses on embracing technology, digitalization, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and transparency. Lastly, MACC is directing its efforts towards four high-impact sectors: government procurement, enforcement agencies, public funds, and government revenue and income.
In the first half of 2024, MACC received 5,239 reports and opened 842 investigation papers, resulting in 803 arrests involving both private-sector individuals and civil servants. The agency has also recovered RM31.3 billion from the misappropriated 1MDB funds, demonstrating the effectiveness of its enforcement actions and systemic reforms.
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