KUALA LUMPUR: Robust governance and strong accountability are essential to addressing long-standing issues such as financial leakages, mismanagement, and corruption, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the values of good governance and accountability must be promoted at all levels, especially among internal auditors, and that such values should not be seen as a...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has vowed to take decisive action following revelations of governance weaknesses and potential misconduct highlighted in the Auditor-General’s report, recently tabled in Parliament. The anti-graft agency stated it takes the findings seriously and will conduct a comprehensive review of the report, focusing particularly on instances that may involve criminal...
IPOH: The government has not lost sight of effecting reforms and remains on the right track, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that the government was being careful to ensure things are moving, albeit slowly, so things are done correctly. "We are a bit careful and will take a slightly longer time to ensure...
KUALA LUMPUR: The prevalence of corruption, mismanagement, abuse of power and breaches of trust is akin to cancerous cells eroding the nation’s anatomy, placing immense burden on its people, says Sultan Nazrin Shah (pic). To address this, he said, the administrative systems, governance and management practices must be anchored in values, principles and trustworthiness, transcending ethnic,...
KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government will continue to push for reforms and uphold good governance, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister, in a post on his official Facebook page, said the unity government will continue to correct wrongs that had resulted from irresponsible use of power and abuse of trust. "I acknowledge that the nation's...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded public-funded organisations not to operate like private entities in the implementation of their programmes and operations. The Prime Minister said this is to ensure there are no "excesses" that lean towards business interests, board members, or management. At the same time, the Prime Minister supported recommendations in the Auditor-General's...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded public-funded organisations not to operate like private entities in the implementation of their programmes and operations. The Prime Minister said this is to ensure there are no "excesses" that lean towards business interests, board members, or management. At the same time, the Prime Minister supported recommendations in the Auditor-General's...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched a probe into a transportation project "proof of concept" by the Selangor government involving a minister’s husband. It is understood that the MACC had received several new reports regarding the matter, providing new leads for examination by the anti-graft agency. This inquiry is believed to be connected to...
KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to provide the rakyat with fair and accurate news and information, media freedom should be uplifted and empowered, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said apart from this, efforts should also be made to address all forms of malicious deception and fake news that can sow division and mistrust. Anwar,...
