Budget 2027: RM1.1b for enforcement agencies signals stronger anti-corruption push, says MACC

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) reported that the government's allocation of RM1.1 billion for law enforcement agencies, such as the MACC, demonstrates the administration's firm dedication to combating crime, including corruption, and enhancing national governance. The MACC emphasized that this financial commitment is a sign that the government acknowledges the necessity of empowering enforcement bodies to deter and prosecute crime, and recover stolen assets for the country.

Additionally, the MACC highlighted the government's focus on enacting the Government-Owned Entities Bill, which aims to regulate the management of funds and resources entrusted to public entities. The commission believed that this legislation could help prevent the recurrence of major corruption scandals, similar to those involving 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Tabung Haji (TH), and the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda).

The MACC also praised the government's decision to reinvest all loan repayment collections and to make project information, including contractors and contract values, publicly available once the Government Procurement Act comes into force next year. The commission expressed its support for the government's plans to evaluate the creation of the Law Reform Commission of Malaysia, with the aim of identifying outdated laws and addressing gaps in legal policies.

The MACC believes that, with the government's and the public's backing, these initiatives can further strengthen integrity, improve governance, and counter corruption for the benefit of society.