Anwar vows tighter governance as Madani Government moves to seal leaks and abuse of power

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to intensify public service governance and integrity to curb leaks of public funds and misuse of power, especially within Federal Statutory Bodies, according to a Facebook post. The issue was among the topics discussed at the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN) meeting chaired by the Prime Minister.

Anwar emphasized the necessity of combining law enforcement with the ongoing development of integrity and good governance in both the public and private sectors, as well as society.

The meeting also decided to conduct a legal study to develop policies, governance strategies, and the Charities Bill, which aims to regulate trust entities and public funding. This step is vital to ensure the responsible and transparent handling of entrusted funds, Anwar explained. Furthermore, the government intends to introduce a policy for the Statutory Bodies and Controlled Entities (Financial Governance) Bill this year to bolster discipline and accountability in financial management.

The meeting endorsed seven resolutions from the Fifth National Level Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption Research Conference held on September 25. The Madani Government remains steadfast in enhancing public service integrity and eliminating any avenues for leaks and abuse of power, Anwar concluded. He stressed that every ringgit of public money is a trust from the people that must be protected, and each granted power should be used to guarantee their well-being.