Anti-corruption fight cannot depend on one man

The recent controversy surrounding Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain highlights the ongoing debate over the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts in Malaysia. The incident, in which Shuhaily reprimanded an individual at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, has reignited discussions about the pressures faced by officials tasked with enforcing rules at the country’s entry points.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has repeatedly emphasized that the fight against corruption cannot be left to one institution, but rather requires a collective effort involving enforcement agencies, Parliament, the public, private sectors, and wider society. Meanwhile, other high-ranking officials, such as Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir of Negeri Sembilan, have also publicly warned about the threat of corruption to justice, trust, and the country’s future.

These statements underscore the importance of maintaining integrity in both the federal and state administrations, as the anti-corruption campaign must be credible and based on facts, established rules, and the law.

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