As ruling politicians are key to law and order and the fight against corruption, there is no other way but for them to take the lead. In addition, making the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission answerable to parliament instead of the executive — the prime minister and the cabinet — and giving it prosecution powers will strengthen the mechanism to fight corruption. The plan’s objective is to “break the corruption chain” and underscores the government’s commitment to achieving the aspiration of making Malaysia known for her integrity and not corruption. As a foundation to fight corruption, education must play a crucial role too. To win the war, the fight against corruption is a jihad that we must embed in our culture.

Source: The Edge Markets September 13, 2022 17:37 UTC