Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo, expressing satisfaction with the achievement, said Malaysia also garnered international recognition as a result of these efforts. The ranking from 2019 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) looked at performances by 180 countries worldwide. As for the Democracy Index 2019, Malaysia has performed well, moving up nine places to 43rd position among 167 countries. The minister expressed hope that the people would continue to support the government in its endeavour to keep Malaysia clean and corruption-free. “Malaysia is now seen as a country that is chalking up successes in its relentless battle against corruption.

Source: New Strait Times February 07, 2020 07:41 UTC